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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

Etymology

Origin of disinclined

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

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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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