indisposed

/,indis'pouzd/
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indisposed

The manager is indisposed and cannot attend the meeting today.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Slightly unwell, ill: Feeling somewhat sick or in poor health, often not seriously enough to be completely incapacitated.
    • Averse, unwilling, or reluctant: Having a disinclination or lack of desire to do something.
Usage

The word "indisposed" is used in two primary contexts. It can describe a mild state of physical illness, often used as a polite or formal way to say someone is not feeling well. It can also describe a mental state of reluctance or unwillingness toward something.

Examples
  • Adjective (Slightly unwell):
    • She was feeling indisposed and decided to stay home from the party.
    • The manager is indisposed today and will return to the office tomorrow.
  • Adjective (Averse or unwilling):
    • He was indisposed to accept their generous offer.
    • The committee seemed indisposed to change the existing rules.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be indisposed toward(s) something": To be disinclined or opposed to an idea or action.
    • The board was indisposed towards any radical changes in company policy.
  • Used as a formal or euphemistic excuse for absence.
    • The ambassador is temporarily indisposed and cannot attend the meeting.
Variants and Related Words
  • Indisposition (noun): A minor illness or ailment; a state of being unwilling.
    • She apologized for her absence, citing a sudden indisposition.
    • His indisposition to cooperate caused delays.
Synonyms
  • For "slightly unwell": Ailing, unwell, poorly, under the weather, peaked.
  • For "unwilling": Averse, reluctant, disinclined, loath, opposed.
Antonyms
  • For "slightly unwell": Well, healthy, fit.
  • For "unwilling": Willing, eager, inclined, disposed.
Related Phrases
  • Plead indisposition: To formally cite illness as a reason.
    • He pleaded indisposition to avoid the long ceremony.
indisposed

The manager is indisposed and cannot attend the meeting today.

Adjective
  1. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
    • antipathetic to new ideas
    • averse to taking risks
    • loath to go on such short notice
    • clearly indisposed to grant their request
  2. somewhat ill or prone to illness
    • my poor ailing grandmother
    • feeling a bit indisposed today
    • you look a little peaked
    • feeling poorly
    • a sickly child
    • is unwell and can't come to work

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