disinclined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of disinclined
First recorded in 1640–50; disincline + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing disinclined
Example Sentences
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“I’m disinclined just to say women need to be trying harder,” said Chris Martin, senior economist for Glassdoor.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026
Still, taking that on faith is something investors appear disinclined to do.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
So I’m disinclined to believe that we saw the two 2028 nominees unleashed last week in Munich.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 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
“If crossing out is something you feel disinclined toward . . .” Kvothe tore the half-written sheet with slow care, the sound bleeding the color from Chronicler’s face.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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