INDISPOSED Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

indisposed

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈspōzd

Definition of indisposed

as in reluctant

slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty one person in our reading group is very indisposed to suggesting a book

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as in sick

temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body stays home from work whenever he feels the least indisposed

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Recent Examples of indisposed Paul Soper admirably stepped in at the last moment to take on the role of the Abbot for an indisposed James Demler. — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2021 With one of the lowest economic-growth rates in the country, and much of its wealth tied to an indisposed coal industry, West Virginia is an unlikely champion of dynamism. — Jordan McGillis, National Review, 29 Sep. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indisposed

Adjective

The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Last week, sources told THR that studios were reluctant to pick up the film for a variety of reasons, including political concerns.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

If a sick animal did end up at a slaughterhouse, the US Department of Agriculture’s thorough meat inspection system would very likely spot it, separate it from others and deem it US Suspect.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
But when McGinley was a teen-ager, Michael became sick with AIDS and moved home to New Jersey.

— Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of sick

Adjective

When team members seem disconnected, less motivated or hesitant to contribute, leaders need to look beyond surface-level symptoms and determine what’s really standing in the way of stronger participation and performance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Some delegates were hesitant, but a committee was appointed to draft the document.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026

Definition of hesitant

Adjective

This fragmented model creates friction and quietly drains profitability through unbilled hours, margin erosion from poorly staffed projects and elevated turnover when top talent hits operational roadblocks.

— DJ Paoni, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of poorly

Adjective

The cops posted outside of the nearby Swarovski and PINK stores are similarly unwilling to entertain my interrogations.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of unwilling

Adjective

Sometimes this was committed to good, such as the Marshall Plan and the Peace Corps, and sometimes to ill, as in a series of military blunders meant to quash godless Communism.

— Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
However, a year and a half into her service, she was taken to a hospital in Philadelphia after falling ill, and the doctors discovered Robert Shurtleff was actually a woman.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026