indisposed

in·dis·posed

adj \-ˈspōzd\

Definition of INDISPOSED

1

: slightly ill

2

: averse

Examples of INDISPOSED

1. <one person in our reading group is very indisposed to choosing a racy book>
2. <stays home from work whenever he feels the least indisposed>

First Known Use of INDISPOSED

15th century

Related to INDISPOSED

Synonyms: cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, hesitant, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, reticent

Antonyms: disposed, inclined

Related Words: uneager, unenthusiastic; averse, unwilling; ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly); fainthearted, shy, timid

Near Antonyms: eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen; ready, willing; certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning

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Rhymes with INDISPOSED

shovel-nosed, toffee-nosed, well-disposed