disinclination en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌdɪsɪŋklɪˈneɪʃən/
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English inclination English disinclination From dis- + inclination.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike
I notice in you a chronic disinclination to take me seriously, Louis. It is really—to an Englishman—almost painful.
1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados:disinclination to act
He showed a marked disinclination to speak.
natural disinclination
strong disinclination
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disinclinations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
bg неохота (the state of being disinclined) · ga leisce (the state of being disinclined) · bg нежелание (the state of being disinclined) · fi vastahakoisuus (the state of being disinclined) · fi haluttomuus (the state of being disinclined) · ro indispoziție (the state of being disinclined) · hi विमुखता (the state of being disinclined)