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disinclined

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of disinclined

slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty

  • disinclined to pay his friends a visit without calling first
Synonyms of disinclined

cagey (also cagy), dubious, hesitant, indisposed, loath (also loth), reluctant, reticent
Words Related to disinclined

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 of disinclined

eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen

ready, willing

certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning
Antonyms of disinclined

disposed, inclined

Synonym Discussion of disinclined

disinclined, hesitant, reluctant, loath, averse mean lacking the will or desire to do something indicated. disinclined implies lack of taste for or inclination.
    • disinclined to move again
    • disinclined for reading
hesitant implies a holding back especially through fear or uncertainty.
    • hesitant about asking for a date
reluctant implies a holding back through unwillingness.
    • a reluctant witness
loath implies hesitancy because of conflict with one's opinions, predilections, or liking.
    • seems loath to trust anyone
averse implies a holding back from or avoiding because of distaste or repugnance.
    • averse to hard work
    • not averse to an occasional drink

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