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Indisposed

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Mildly ill..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Mildly ill.
  2. Not disposed, predisposed, or inclined; unwilling.
  3. Not yet ready (especially with regard to receiving a visitor) because not yet arranged into a state of readiness (i.e., not disposed); (especially, more specifically):

Example Sentences

He was indisposed with a cold.
I stayed indoors all day, feeling indisposed to finish mowing the lawn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does indisposed mean?

Indisposed means Mildly ill..

What is a synonym for indisposed?

Common synonyms include sick, loath, ailing, ill.

What is the opposite of indisposed?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use indisposed in a sentence?

He was indisposed with a cold.

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