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disinclined

/ˈdɪsənˌklaɪnd/
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Definitions of disinclined
  1. adjective
    unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
    disinclined to say anything to anybody”
    synonyms:
    negative
    expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
    afraid
    having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
    antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath, loth
    (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
    reluctant
    disinclined to become involved
    unwilling
    not disposed or inclined toward
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    antonyms:
    inclined
    (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
    apt, disposed, given, minded, tending
    (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
    fond, partial
    (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
    prone
    having a tendency (to); often used in combination
    accident-prone
    having more than the average number of accidents
    willing
    disposed or inclined toward
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