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Disinclined

usgb/ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/Volume
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Emotionally Charged

The word often implies a personal feeling or emotional response to an activity.

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He was disinclined to attend the party after their argument.
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Mild Refusal

'Disinclined' is a polite and less direct way of saying 'no' to something.

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I'm disinclined to join the outing, but thank you for the invitation.
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Softened Statement

Using 'disinclined' can soften a statement to sound less harsh or critical.

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She's disinclined to criticize, preferring to offer constructive feedback.
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