indisposition
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Etymology
Origin of indisposition
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at in- 3, disposition
Vocabulary lists containing indisposition
Example Sentences
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But for Seattle Symphony Music Director Thomas Dausgaard and regional music lovers, the indisposition that kept him off the podium for this week’s concerts is particularly unfortunate.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2021
Mr Zeman's indisposition, therefore, casts the smooth running of that process into doubt.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2021
Despite being paralysed down one side and doctors fearing he might not survive the weekend, he conducted a cabinet meeting without, it is claimed, anyone noticing his indisposition.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 12, 2016
Last Friday, he canceled a visit to patients at Rome's Gemelli hospital minutes before it was to have started because of what the Vatican called a "sudden indisposition".
From Reuters ● Jun. 29, 2014
“The indisposition is passing,” said Sir Palomides bravely.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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