Disinclined



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.不愿的
• ［英］ adj.不愿的 ( unwilling; reluctant)
• ［类］ 反义词: disposed ( 偏好的)
• ［记］ dis+inclined ( 愿意的) -> 不愿意的;
• ［同］ 参考: inclination ( 偏好)
• ［例］ I feel disinclined for exercise.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 1647
• unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
• Synonyms:
  • disinclined, hesitant, reluctant, loath, averse mean lacking the will or desire to do something indicated. disinclined implies lack of taste for or inclination <disinclined to move again><disinclined for reading>. hesitant implies a holding back especially through fear or uncertainty<hesitant about asking for a date>. reluctant implies a holding back through unwillingness<a reluctant witness>. loath implies hesitancy because of conflict with one's opinions, predilections, or liking<seems loath to trust anyone>. averse implies a holding back from or avoiding because of distaste or repugnance<averse to hard work><not averse to an occasional drink>.

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