# disinclined

**Pronunciation:** /dɪs.ɪnˈklaɪnd/ · dis-in-KLYNED

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## 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.
- The committee seemed disinclined to approve the proposal at this time.

## Synonyms

- reluctant — Hesitant or unwilling to do something.
- unwilling — Not wanting or prepared to do something.
- averse — Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
- loath — Highly reluctant and unwilling.

## Antonyms

- inclined — Willing or wanting to do something.
- willing — Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
- eager — Wanting very much to do or have something.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- disinclined to do something — He was disinclined to take on more responsibility.
- disinclined to accept — The investors were disinclined to accept the revised terms.
- disinclined to believe — She was disinclined to believe his story after so many lies.

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