Definition

Not wanting to do something or feeling reluctant about it.

Example

She was disinclined to join the party because she preferred to stay home.

Conversation

Are you going to the party tonight?

I'm feeling a bit disinclined to go, to be honest.

Why's that? It's supposed to be a lot of fun!

I just don't feel like socializing with a big crowd right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disinclined → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "inclined" (from Latin "inclinare", meaning to lean or bend). The word describes a state of not being inclined or willing to do something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'not willing' ('dis-') to 'lean' ('inclinare') towards something — that's why disinclined means not inclined to do it.

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