DISINCLINED

[dis.in.clined] adj (1647): unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval syn 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 esp. 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".