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uninclined

in·clined
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-klahynd]
    • /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-klahynd]
    • /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

Definitions of uninclined word

  • adjective uninclined deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping. 1
  • adjective uninclined disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to): He was inclined to stay. 1
  • adjective uninclined having a physical tendency; leaning. 1
  • adjective uninclined tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else. 1

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Origin of uninclined

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, inclined is from the Middle English word enclyned. See incline, -ed2

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Parts of speech for Uninclined

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uninclined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

uninclined usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for uninclined

adj uninclined

  • against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
  • indisposed — sick or ill, especially slightly: to be indisposed with a cold.

adjective uninclined

  • against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
  • compelled — to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.
  • demurring — Present participle of demur.
  • laggard — a person or thing that lags; lingerer; loiterer.

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