indisposition
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7.7
- noun
- /ˌɪndɪspəˈzɪʃən/
:
reticencia
- His indisposition to join the team meeting was evident when he sent an apologetic email.
Examples
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You declined tea, and did not see the sister for whom you have no particular fondness, using my indisposition as an excuse to hurry back.
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She cited her indisposition to go out in the cold as the reason for staying home.
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Due to her indisposition, she preferred to rest instead of attending the party.
Synonyms
110
2.8
A short pause before you speak or act because you feel unsure
68
3.6
A feeling of not wanting to do something or showing little interest
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3.9
A feeling of not wanting to do something
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4.2
A short pause before you act because you are not sure
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5.3
A short pause before doing or saying something because you feel unsure
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8.0
A feeling of not wanting to do something
Antonyms
How Reluctant
Surface Forms
Morphology
indisposition = disposition (semi-transparent) = in + dis + posit + ion
For this sense, adding negative 'in-' to 'disposition' yields the clear meaning 'lack of inclination or readiness'.
Etymology
Indisposition comes from the parts in- 'not' and disposition 'mood' or 'willingness'. So an indisposition can be a 'not willing' mood, meaning a small reluctance to do something.