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

So I’m disinclined to believe that we saw the two 2028 nominees unleashed last week in Munich.

From Salon

She’s eager for you to join her on the racecourse, though she’s disinclined to map the route.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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