disincline

[ dis-in-klahyn ]

verb (used with or without object)

, dis·in·clined, dis·in·clin·ing.

1. to make or be averse or unwilling:

   Your rudeness disinclines me to grant your request.

disincline

/ ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən; ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn /

verb

1. to make or be unwilling, reluctant, or averse

Derived Forms

• disinclination, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disincline¹

First recorded in 1640–50; dis- ¹ + incline

Example Sentences

And from the prosecution’s perspective, the juror seemed disinclined to credit the seriousness of Trump falsifying business records to cover up his 2016 election interference.

From Salon

The board seemed disinclined to use outside guidance in benchmarking Musk’s pay against that of CEOs at comparable companies.

From Los Angeles Times

But if Trump was counting on perceptions of a bad economy to hand him victory, reality seems disinclined to cooperate.

From Seattle Times

Otherwise, voters may be “disinclined” to vote for him, fearing that their vote could be considered “wasted” if a decision is reached later.

From Salon

US officials insist their strategy has been the most effective way for the administration to influence an Israel traumatised by the unprecedented Hamas attack and disinclined to hold back.

From BBC

Related Words

• daunt
• deject
• demoralize
• deter
• discourage
• dismay
• dispirit
• humble
• humiliate