disinclination

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of unwillingness or reluctance to do something.

  - "Despite her disinclination, she agreed to help her friend move."
  - "His disinclination to speak in public was evident."
  - "She expressed her disinclination to attend the meeting."

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Synonyms

indisposition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disinclination
frustration , station , vacation , creation

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Variants

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disinclination , disinclinations

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Etymology

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From the Old French desinclination, from des- 'away' + inclination 'bending, inclining'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disinclination' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The opposite of disinclination is inclination.

3. Disinclination can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to show disinclination' or 'to be disinclined'.

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Related Concepts

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1. aversion: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust for something.

2. reluctance: A feeling of unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

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How to Memorize "disinclination"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person crossing their arms and shaking their head, expressing their disinclination.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'disinclination' as 'dis-ease-inclination', emphasizing the feeling of unease or discomfort that comes with being unwilling.

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