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as in reluctance
a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something
it's an understatement to say that our dog shows a disinclination to get into the car to go to the vet
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as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
a strong disinclination for Brussels sprouts since birth
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Recent Examples of disinclination
In a sense, that’s a deflection of the personal scrutiny involved in pop stardom — a move in keeping with Bryan’s general disinclination to fulfill the rituals of celebrity on any platform beyond his own.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
The spectacularly public feud between Mr. Prigozhin and the Defense Ministry — and Mr. Putin’s apparent inability or disinclination to stop it — has rekindled doubts about Moscow’s ability to succeed on the battlefield itself, where coordination between disparate units is of critical importance.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 16 May 2023
The impression that these are just people in wigs is only bolstered by their disinclination to reflect on their choices.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Considering Erik Spoelstra’s disinclination toward playing Omer Yurtseven, could Orlando Robinson actually wind up getting minutes against the Knicks or Nets while Omer sits?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
The spectacularly public feud between Mr. Prigozhin and the Defense Ministry — and Mr. Putin’s apparent inability or disinclination to stop it — has rekindled doubts about Moscow’s ability to succeed on the battlefield itself, where coordination between disparate units is of critical importance.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 16 May 2023
The impression that these are just people in wigs is only bolstered by their disinclination to reflect on their choices.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Considering Erik Spoelstra’s disinclination toward playing Omer Yurtseven, could Orlando Robinson actually wind up getting minutes against the Knicks or Nets while Omer sits?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinclination
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At Wolves, Nuno would often be criticised by supporters for his reluctance to use his substitutes to make tactical tweaks during matches.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, the president's comments are a notable shift from his earlier reluctance to take a position.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tomas Rodriguez | Corbis | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has made his dislike for student debt relief clear.Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Still, Carro has made no secret of his dislike for the rule.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The promise comes several days after a man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson said he was motivated by hatred of that system ‒ a hatred apparently shared by many people who have taken to social media in the days since the Dec. 4 killing.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump's distaste for NATO and embrace of Russian President Vladimir Putin may mean a Ukraine-like invasion of the Canadian Arctic.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thompson has spoken publicly about his distaste for the show's employment practices.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Disinclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinclination. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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