disinclined

American  

[dis-in-klahynd] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈklaɪnd /

adjective

1. lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse.

   I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.

   Synonyms:

   loath, reluctant

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Etymology

Origin of disinclined

First recorded in 1640–50; disincline + -ed ²

Example Sentences

However bored the person helping you at the window may seem, or if they’re disinclined to return your cheery hello, that person in line before you may have been a jerk.

From Los Angeles Times

Kilmer was exacting about his work, ambivalent about fame and disinclined to spend much time with the press.

From Los Angeles Times

In a time where more Americans are feeling more financially strapped and time-constrained than ever — and more disinclined to leave their homes, thanks to some pandemic-induced homebodiedness — Amazon is uniquely engineered to meet the moment.

From Salon

The board seemed disinclined to use outside guidance in benchmarking Musk’s pay against that of CEOs at comparable companies.

From Los Angeles Times

Otherwise, voters may be “disinclined” to vote for him, fearing that their vote could be considered “wasted” if a decision is reached later.

From Salon