disinclined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of disinclined
First recorded in 1640–50; disincline + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing disinclined
Example Sentences
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But with a market valuation above $5 trillion and a healthy run up already in recent weeks, investors seem disinclined to chase Nvidia stock higher immediately.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“I’m disinclined just to say women need to be trying harder,” said Chris Martin, senior economist for Glassdoor.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
But a gay student, a trans student, even a mildly rebellious or slightly weird kid—anyone disinclined to be compliant—might have been unhappy there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Kilmer was exacting about his work, ambivalent about fame and disinclined to spend much time with the press.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025
With Fischer absent, the Sherpas were disinclined to do what Hunt asked of them.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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