noun
disinclination
dis-in-klih-NAY-shuhn/ˌdɪsˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/
A lack of willingness or desire to do something.
The reader shows disinclination to hike by turning away from the offered boots.
Etymology
Inclination pictures a tendency or desire as a mental leaning toward something. Dis- negates that leaning, giving a lack of desire or willingness rather than a physical posture.
In context
… a disinclination to actually agree on any solution and in the absence of anybody making a fuss about that nothing happening …
More examples
- She shows a disinclination to discuss her finances.
- Despite my disinclination to travel, I agree to the trip.
- His growing disinclination for exercise worries his doctor.
Forms
disinclination · disinclinations
disinclined adjective — Not willing or eager to do something.
Similar words
- reluctance
- Often suggests hesitation or reservations rather than simple lack of desire.
- unwillingness
- Suggests firmer opposition to acting than a mild disinclination.
- aversion
- Implies active dislike rather than merely lacking the desire.