CEFR C2

disinclination

noun

Meaning

A feeling of not wanting to do something; a lack of enthusiasm or willingness.

Examples

Despite the pressure, she had a deep disinclination to join the controversial project.
His disinclination to travel made him turn down the job offer abroad.

Synonyms: reluctance, hesitation, unwillingness, aversion

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disinclination (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition

A feeling of not wanting to do something; a lack of enthusiasm or willingness.

Examples

Despite the pressure, she had a deep disinclination to join the controversial project.
His disinclination to travel made him turn down the job offer abroad.
There was a noticeable disinclination among the students to participate in the early morning debate.

How to Use disinclination

disinclination to do (prepositional phrase): A lack of desire or willingness to perform an action. — "My disinclination to exercise often wins over my desire to be fit."
disinclination for (prepositional phrase): A lack of liking or preference for something. — "He has a natural disinclination for spicy food."

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