adjective
indisposed
adjective
1
Slightly unwell.
"She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold."
2
Unwilling or not inclined to do something.
"He seemed indisposed to discuss the matter any further."
How to Use Indisposed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither mildly ill, or simply not in the mood to do something.
When to use it
A polite, slightly formal way to say someone is unwell or unwilling, often used to excuse someone from an event.
Word Forms
more indisposed comparative, most indisposed superlative
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Etymology
Formed from in- (\"not\") plus disposed.