Indisposed
adjective
Feeling slightly sick or not well.
I am indisposed today, I think I caught a cold.
Often appears as...
- feel indisposed
- slightly indisposed
adjective
Not willing to do something.
She seemed indisposed to answer our questions.
Often appears as...
- seem indisposed
- be indisposed towards
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Feeling slightly sick or not well.
I am indisposed today, I think I caught a cold.
Often appears as...
- feel indisposed
- slightly indisposed
adjective
Not willing to do something.
She seemed indisposed to answer our questions.
Often appears as...
- seem indisposed
- be indisposed towards
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sickness Context
Use 'indisposed' when politely excusing absence due to mild illness without sharing details.
Mr. Brown is indisposed and won't attend the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Excuse
'Indisposed' is a formal and vague way to excuse oneself or someone else due to health.
Please inform the guests that I am indisposed this evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Condition
'Indisposed' often implies a short-term condition, not a serious or chronic illness.
She's been indisposed since morning but should be better by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Sickness Context
Use 'indisposed' when politely excusing absence due to mild illness without sharing details.
Mr. Brown is indisposed and won't attend the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Excuse
'Indisposed' is a formal and vague way to excuse oneself or someone else due to health.
Please inform the guests that I am indisposed this evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Condition
'Indisposed' often implies a short-term condition, not a serious or chronic illness.
She's been indisposed since morning but should be better by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Sickness Context
Use 'indisposed' when politely excusing absence due to mild illness without sharing details.
Mr. Brown is indisposed and won't attend the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Excuse
'Indisposed' is a formal and vague way to excuse oneself or someone else due to health.
Please inform the guests that I am indisposed this evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Condition
'Indisposed' often implies a short-term condition, not a serious or chronic illness.
She's been indisposed since morning but should be better by tomorrow.
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