as in reluctant
slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty
disinclined to pay his friends a visit without calling first
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Recent Examples of disinclined
In light of this, many public schools might be disinclined to relinquish what could be a fail-safe legal safeguard by including explicit ADR language into revenue-sharing contracts with athletes.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
But Vought appears disinclined to do so.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
Really most cards are hard to find well centered because collectors are disinclined to sell them.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Still, Pearce remains disinclined toward movie stardom.
—Caroline Tompkins, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
But Vought appears disinclined to do so.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
Really most cards are hard to find well centered because collectors are disinclined to sell them.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Still, Pearce remains disinclined toward movie stardom.
—Caroline Tompkins, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disinclined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinclined
Adjective
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Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This demonstrates how even those driving innovation are often hesitant to embrace its full implications.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Turner announced his new relationship on an April 2025 podcast episode Turner was initially hesitant to share the identity of his new girlfriend, but began talking about his new relationship in April 2025.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Disinclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinclined. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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