dis·in·clined

[dis-in-klahynd]
adjective
lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.

Origin:
1640–50; disincline + -ed2


reluctant, loath.
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dis·in·cline

[dis-in-klahyn]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), dis·in·clined, dis·in·clin·ing.
to make or be averse or unwilling: Your rudeness disinclines me to grant your request.

Origin:
1640–50; dis-1 + incline

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disincline (ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to make or be unwilling, reluctant, or averse
 
disinclination
 
n

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disinclined
1640s, from dis- + pp. adj. from incline.
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Example sentences
She said she would be disinclined to support the change requested.
As his second term was drawing to a close there were rumors that he was not
  disinclined to be a candidate for another term.
If anything, he may be especially disinclined to take risks.
As the reactive branch of government, the federal judiciary has been
  disinclined to get too closely involved.
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