indisposition

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in·dis·po·si·tion | \ (ˌ)in-ˌdi-spə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of indisposition

: the condition of being indisposed:

a : disinclination

b : a usually slight illness

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Examples of indisposition in a Sentence

He blamed his absence on a minor indisposition. a brief indisposition made her miss the party

Recent Examples on the Web Thanks to the indisposition of the aging, alcoholic local rector, he is pressed into a leadership role quickly. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "The Majestic Grace of Corpus Christi," 25 Feb. 2020 For a more rewarding solution to Mr. Lang’s indisposition, Mr. Corea might have simply replaced Mr. Lang as soloist and presented his personal take on Gershwin. — Anthony Tommasini, New York Times, "Review: Lang Lang Opens Carnegie Season With a Gershwin Gimmick," 5 Oct. 2017

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