indisposed

American  

[in-di-spohzd] / ˌɪn dɪˈspoʊzd /

adjective

1. sick or ill, especially slightly.

   to be indisposed with a cold.

   Synonyms:

   unwell

2. disinclined or unwilling; averse.

   indisposed to help.

   Synonyms:

   loath, reluctant

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indisposed British  

/ ˌɪndɪˈspəʊzd, ˌɪndɪspəˈzɪʃən /

adjective

1. sick or ill

2. unwilling

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Other Word Forms

• indisposedness noun
• indisposition noun

Etymology

Origin of indisposed

1375–1425; late Middle English: out of order, not suitable. See in- ³, disposed

Example Sentences

“Admiral Faucet, I regret to inform you that my husband is indisposed. He has sent a note for me to give you expressing his sincere regrets. Here it is.”

From Literature

Austin will transfer authority to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks while he is indisposed, the Pentagon said.

From Seattle Times

Watts so impressed Bernstein that the conductor chose him to replace an indisposed Glenn Gould and play the Liszt concerto twice at Philharmonic Hall a few weeks later.

From Seattle Times

The Gran had been called away to another town, the Uncle indisposed, just like they had been during the impossible task in 1965.

From Literature

At one point, a man answering the door at Arredondo’s house told a reporter for The Associated Press that Arredondo was “indisposed.”

From Seattle Times