disinclined

Meaning

Not wanting to do something; feeling unwilling or reluctant.

Examples

• He was disinclined to accept the offer without further negotiation.
• Many people are disinclined to change their long-held beliefs.

Pronunciation: /dɪs.ɪnˈklaɪnd/

How to Use disinclined

disinclined to (prepositional phrase)

Feeling unwilling to do something. — "They were disinclined to agree with the proposed changes."

Synonyms of disinclined

Words with a similar meaning to disinclined:

• reluctant
• unwilling
• averse
• loath

Antonyms of disinclined

Words with the opposite meaning to disinclined:

• inclined
• willing
• eager