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indisposed

11 synonyms and 6 antonyms for indisposed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Slightly unwell.

Synonyms

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loth sickly unwell seedy antipathetical ailing averse loath antipathetic

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Slightly unwell.

“She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold.”

loth sickly unwell seedy peaked antipathetical ailing averse poorly loath antipathetic

Opposites

2. adjective

Unwilling or not inclined to do something.

“I stayed indoors all day, feeling indisposed to finish mowing the lawn.”

Opposites

Etymology

Formed from in- (\"not\") plus disposed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indisposed” mean?
The word “indisposed” means slightly unwell. In plain terms, either mildly ill, or simply not in the mood to do something.
How do you use “indisposed” in a sentence?
Here is “indisposed” used in a sentence: “She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold.”
What part of speech is “indisposed”?
“Indisposed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “indisposed” have?
“Indisposed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slightly unwell.

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