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- [dis-in-kluh-ney-shuh n, dis-in-]
- /dɪsˌɪn kləˈneɪ ʃən, ˌdɪs ɪn-/
- /ˌdɪs.ɪŋ.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-in-kluh-ney-shuh n, dis-in-]
- /dɪsˌɪn kləˈneɪ ʃən, ˌdɪs ɪn-/
Definitions of disinclination word
- noun disinclination the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness. 1
- noun disinclination A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm. 1
- singular noun disinclination A disinclination to do something is a feeling that you do not want to do it. 0
- noun disinclination a dislike or lack of desire; aversion; reluctance 0
- noun disinclination The state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike; indisposition. 0
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Origin of disinclination
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; dis-1 + inclination
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Parts of speech for Disinclination
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disinclination popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disinclination usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disinclination
noun disinclination
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
- repugnance — the state of being repugnant.
- objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
Antonyms for disinclination
noun disinclination
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- bent — Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.
- incentive — something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity.
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