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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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2
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
Adjective
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His villains were flamboyant, but Bruce was mournful, reluctant — no onscreen superhero has more palpably wrestled with not wanting to be a superhero.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the state has been reluctant to hinder growth.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Threats to the environment and wildlife are still ever-present — a new highly pathogenic avian influenza has just hit the state, McGuire said, making birds and now elephant seals in Northern California sick.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But as the hour goes on, even the most hesitant members of the class are won over.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs and AI developments, employers, while not necessarily firing en masse, appear hesitant to hire.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Iran was either unable or unwilling to help Hamas or Hezbollah fend off Israeli attacks.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Many people fear the ocean and are unwilling to enter its waters.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bowman was too ill to continue racing last Sunday at Circuit of the Americas in Texas and was replaced mid-race by Myatt Snider, who had been working in the pits for Fox Sports at the time of the driver change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Patients aren't getting exercise, and the chronically ill are getting sicker, said Calla Brown, a Minneapolis pediatrician.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Indisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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