DISINCLINED


Meaning of DISINCLINED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ adjective ]

Date: 1647

: unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

Synonyms:

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 especially 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.