DISINCLINATION Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

disinclination

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˌin-klə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of disinclination

as in reluctance

a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something it's an understatement to say that our dog shows a disinclination to get into the car to go to the vet

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as in dislike

a strong feeling of not liking or approving a strong disinclination for Brussels sprouts since birth

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Recent Examples of disinclination On the contrary, these works form a trail of historical and imagined personalities, full of desires and disinclinations that misalign. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025 There seems to be a disinclination on the part of most Republican senators to oppose the president's nominees. — Ally Schweitzer, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025 Members praise – and sometimes complain about – his willingness to listen and his disinclination toward conflict. — Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Horowitz’s disinclination to pay his bills has inspired complaints over the years, some on legal stationery. — Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for disinclination

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Noun

In stopping short of imposing sanctions on the Egyptian bank, the Republican administration appeared to be signaling its reluctance to penalize major trading partners that do business with Iran, including China and India.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
But rising costs and a reluctance to return to social spaces after the pandemic have hit restaurants hard in an already challenging industry.

— Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of reluctance

Noun

Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
But that didn't stop commenters from sharing their dislike of the ad on resurfaced clips.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislike

Noun

His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026

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