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as in reluctant
slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty
one person in our reading group is very indisposed to suggesting a book
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
stays home from work whenever he feels the least indisposed
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Recent Examples of indisposed
With one of the lowest economic-growth rates in the country, and much of its wealth tied to an indisposed coal industry, West Virginia is an unlikely champion of dynamism.
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Jordan McGillis, National Review, 29 Sep. 2022
Paul Soper admirably stepped in at the last moment to take on the role of the Abbot for an indisposed James Demler.
—BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2021
Jordan McGillis, National Review, 29 Sep. 2022
Paul Soper admirably stepped in at the last moment to take on the role of the Abbot for an indisposed James Demler.
—BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indisposed
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The three-time MVP center has never been reluctant to share his honest outlook on Denver’s successes and failures.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Investors reluctant to buy more government debt against a backdrop of rising inflation demanded a higher yield, according to media reports.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a result, many began calling in sick or quitting entirely.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Employers, already hesitant to hire before the war, will likely become even more cautious due to uncertainty about energy prices and consumer spending, Horsley says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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So, when there’s conversation around how these language models are being trained, for instance, people are hesitant to talk about the reality of what’s going on.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This fragmented model creates friction and quietly drains profitability through unbilled hours, margin erosion from poorly staffed projects and elevated turnover when top talent hits operational roadblocks.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some countries, like the Baltic nations, will be unwilling to upset Trump given their proximity to the war in Ukraine.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz is limited to its ability to disrupt tanker traffic with drones and missiles, deterring commercial shipping unwilling to take the risk.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Syme About Town Dance Nearly fifty now, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been, for good or ill, a best-in-class purveyor of trends in contemporary dance.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new building, located on South John Young Parkway near I-4, also houses double the medical space for ill or injured animals compared with its previous shelter.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Indisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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