disinclined

Everyday

1. Not wanting to do something; unwilling. tree →
2. (formal) Not in the mood to do something, often because you are tired or lazy. tree →

In the lessons

In books and formal writing it shows a character who would rather not do something; in everyday talk people say «I don't feel like it» instead; phrases: «disinclined to help», «feel disinclined to».

Examples

• After the long walk, I felt disinclined to do my homework. tree →
• The cat was disinclined to leave the warm radiator. tree →
• He was disinclined to believe the strange story. tree →
• The king seemed disinclined to listen. tree →
• On rainy Sundays, I am disinclined to get out of bed. tree →
• The shopkeeper was disinclined to give a refund. tree →

Note

Usually followed by «to» + verb: disinclined to go. Opposite: inclined (willing). Formal; everyday: unwilling, not keen.