disinclined

adjective

dis·in·clined ˌdis-in-ˈklīnd

Synonyms of disinclined next

: unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

Choose the Right Synonym for disinclined

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

Examples of disinclined in a Sentence

disinclined to pay his friends a visit without calling first

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But given that Musk seems disinclined to do so thus far, the first high-profile case of the SEC under a second Trump term may well turn out to be against his most important benefactor. —

Brian Barrett, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025 Sounds to me like your friend can’t, won’t, or is disinclined to forgive you. —

James Parker, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 Attorney General Merrick Garland initially seemed disinclined to follow their counsel — but when word leaked out that Garland was considering other contenders, articles slamming them appeared in the Prospect and the Intercept. —

Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024 White Sox management has long been thought of as calcified in its strategies, disinclined to make changes, and not evolving with the rest of the sport. —

Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disinclined