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indisposition

in·dis·po·si·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-dis-puh-zish-uh n]
    • /ˌɪn dɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən/
    • /ˌɪn.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dis-puh-zish-uh n]
    • /ˌɪn dɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən/

Definitions of indisposition word

  • noun indisposition state of being indisposed. 1
  • noun indisposition a slight illness. 1
  • noun indisposition disinclination; unwillingness. 1
  • noun indisposition Mild illness. 1
  • abbreviation INDISPOSITION illness 1
  • noun indisposition disinclination 1
See all 8 definitions of indisposition

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Origin of indisposition

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at in-3, disposition

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Parts of speech for Indisposition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Indisposition

indisposition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

indisposition usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for indisposition

noun indisposition

  • malady — any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated.
  • illness — unhealthy condition; poor health; indisposition; sickness.
  • ailment — An ailment is an illness, especially one that is not very serious.
  • disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
  • sickness — a particular disease or malady.
All 22 Synonyms of indisposition

Antonyms for indisposition

noun indisposition

  • health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
  • relief — prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast.
  • healthiness — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
  • pleasure — the state or feeling of being pleased.
  • comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
All 6 Antonyms of indisposition

Top questions with indisposition

  • what does indisposition mean?

Related words

  • intolerance

    lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.

  • malady

    any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated.
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