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Another word for disinclined

Choosing another word for disinclined depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unwilling, reluctant, or lacking a natural tendency or desire to do something.

Usage Example

"After working twelve hours straight, she felt thoroughly reluctant to attend the evening networking event."

Strongest
reluctant
unwilling
averse
indisposed
Strong
hesitant
loath
resistant
opposed
uneager

• verb (Context 2)

To make someone unwilling, reluctant, or averse to something (past tense and past participle of disincline).

Usage Example

"The harsh winter weather indispose the hikers from attempting the summit that morning."

Strongest
indispose
Strong
discourage
dissuade
deter
put off
Weak
alienate

Opposites of disinclined

The opposite of disinclined shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incline
inclined
willing
eager
disposed
persuade
encourage
enthusiastic
See all opposites of disinclined

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