adjective
indisposed
Indisposed (adjective) means Slightly unwell. Example: “She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold.”
adjective
1
Slightly unwell.
"She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold."
2
Unwilling or not inclined to do something.
"I stayed indoors all day, feeling indisposed to finish mowing the lawn."
"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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more indisposed
- Superlative
- most indisposed
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Etymology
Formed from in- (\"not\") plus disposed.
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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.
