Definition of indispositionnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of indisposition The insurer paid $5 million for losses incurred due to an unspecified castmember’s February 2020 illness at the outset of the shoot — presumably Cruise’s indisposition that was not COVID. — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022 Thanks to the indisposition of the aging, alcoholic local rector, he is pressed into a leadership role quickly. — Kyle Smith, National Review, 25 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indisposition
Noun
  • Rescued from the streets of Long Beach while battling an upper respiratory illness, Smokey is now on the mend and absolutely loving indoor life.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In June, the trio went on a vacation that was initially scheduled for December and had been rescheduled because of his illness.
    — News Editor, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In both cases, the cure is worse than France’s current sickness.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This could be due to sickness, a death in the family, jury duty, airline flight changes, or other scenarios.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Indisposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposition. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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