disinclined
Use Disinclined in a sentence
ɪnˈklaɪnd adjective
lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.
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| —vb | |
| to make or be unwilling, reluctant, or averse | |
| disinclination | |
| —n | |
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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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