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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.
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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.
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BostonGlobe.com,
24 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indisposed
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The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Last week, sources told THR that studios were reluctant to pick up the film for a variety of reasons, including political concerns.
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Having a sick pet is emotionally a lot to handle.
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Preventing infestation Just because one calf is sick doesn’t mean the entire herd will get it, Cammack said.
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His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
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The stock is catching the eye of short-sellers, but as CNBC’s Yun Li reports, many still seem hesitant about betting against Elon Musk.
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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.
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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.
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The major platforms, Ringelstein argued, are simply incapable of doing what Zigazoo does — not unwilling, but structurally unable.
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Baer believes that most people’s problems stem from being raised by parents unable or unwilling to offer the sort of love that seeks nothing in return.
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Her grandfather was mentally ill, an alcoholic; her grandmother attempted suicide multiple times in a nearby river.
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Some days are spent inside an Ebola Treatment Unit caring for patients who are frightened, isolated, and desperately ill.
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“Indisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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