indisposition

[ in-dis-puh-zish-uh n ]

/ ˌɪn dɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən /

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noun

state of being indisposed.

a slight illness.

disinclination; unwillingness.

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Origin of indisposition

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at in-³, disposition

Related formspre·in·dis·po·si·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for indisposition

Indeed, I feel not a little out of humor from indisposition of body.
Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution|John Adams
One of the symptoms common to all these grave troubles was “indisposition to work.”
Confessions of a Neurasthenic|William Taylor Marrs
He had secured him medical attendance, he had advised the family doctor of his indisposition.
Roger Ingleton, Minor|Talbot Baines Reed
In vain she implored his clemency, and asserted the lightness of her indisposition.
Arthur Mervyn|Charles Brockden Brown

Both seemed inclined to talk, though both showed an indisposition to open the conversation.
Hand and Ring|Anna Katharine Green

Word Origin and History for indisposition

indisposition

early 15c., "unfavorable influence" (in astrology); also in Middle English, "ill health, disorder of the mind or body; unfavorable disposition, hostility; inclination to evil; wickedness; public disorder, lawlessness," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + disposition.

indisposition

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indisposition