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as in reluctance
a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something
it's an understatement to say that our dog shows a disinclination to get into the car to go to the vet
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as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
a strong disinclination for Brussels sprouts since birth
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Recent Examples of disinclination
In a sense, that’s a deflection of the personal scrutiny involved in pop stardom — a move in keeping with Bryan’s general disinclination to fulfill the rituals of celebrity on any platform beyond his own.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
The spectacularly public feud between Mr. Prigozhin and the Defense Ministry — and Mr. Putin’s apparent inability or disinclination to stop it — has rekindled doubts about Moscow’s ability to succeed on the battlefield itself, where coordination between disparate units is of critical importance.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 16 May 2023
The impression that these are just people in wigs is only bolstered by their disinclination to reflect on their choices.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Considering Erik Spoelstra’s disinclination toward playing Omer Yurtseven, could Orlando Robinson actually wind up getting minutes against the Knicks or Nets while Omer sits?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
The spectacularly public feud between Mr. Prigozhin and the Defense Ministry — and Mr. Putin’s apparent inability or disinclination to stop it — has rekindled doubts about Moscow’s ability to succeed on the battlefield itself, where coordination between disparate units is of critical importance.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 16 May 2023
The impression that these are just people in wigs is only bolstered by their disinclination to reflect on their choices.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Considering Erik Spoelstra’s disinclination toward playing Omer Yurtseven, could Orlando Robinson actually wind up getting minutes against the Knicks or Nets while Omer sits?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinclination
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This indicates a reluctance to take responsibility and hampers collaboration.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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On several occasions that night, the alleged victim expressed dislike for Hegseth.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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Thomas’s dislike of Patsy bordered on misogynist confusion about women snapping at 40.Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Years of mud-slinging would follow and their hatred for each other seemed to only intensify.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2021, Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee, blew the whistle on the company’s role in spreading disinformation and the increase in racial hatred.Meriem Mahdhi, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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And in a state that has shown overwhelming distaste for the president-elect over the last three election cycles — including last Tuesday — that could be enough to turn Evans into a one-term congressman, Dino said.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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My relationship with feedback started with a significant aversion, reminiscent of my initial distaste for the bitter leaves in my grandmother's traditional dishes.Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Disinclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinclination. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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