adjective

indisposed

Indisposed (adjective) means Slightly unwell. Example: “She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold.”

adjective

Slightly unwell.

"She sent her apologies, feeling indisposed with a cold."

Unwilling or not inclined to do something.

"He seemed indisposed to discuss the matter any further."

How to use indisposed

Learner’s notes

In 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.

more indisposed comparative, most indisposed superlative

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

posed hosed closed exposed opposed supposed disposed enclosed proposed composed disclosed unopposed

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.