Meaning of disinclination in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪsˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

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  1. Noun

    disinclination

    Definitions

    1. that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike

    Examples

    • « his disinclination for modesty is well known »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. a certain degree of unwillingness

    Examples

    • « a reluctance to commit himself »
    • « after some hesitation he agreed »

    Derived terms

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