indisposition
indisposition Lexical Profile
indisposition Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A state of mild illness or physical discomfort that renders a person temporarily unable to perform usual activities.
"The soprano had to cancel her performance at the last minute due to a sudden indisposition."
A lack of willingness, inclination, or readiness to do something; an aversion or reluctance.
"His general indisposition toward public speaking made him decline the invitation to deliver the keynote address."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often used in formal or polite contexts as a gentle euphemism for a minor orunspecified illness that prevents someone from attending an event or fulfilling a duty.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'indisposicion' or directly from Medieval Latin 'indispositionem', literally meaning 'lack of proper arrangement or order', from 'in-' (not) and 'dispositio' (arrangement, temperament).