How Do You Spell INDISPOSED?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪndɪspˈə͡ʊzd] (IPA)

The word "indisposed" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˌɪndɪsˈpoʊzd/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound represented by the symbol /ɪ/, while the second syllable has a longer "o" sound represented by the symbol /oʊ/. The word means to be unwell or unable to do something. It is also commonly used to describe a lack of willingness or inclination to do something. Overall, the spelling of "indisposed" accurately represents its pronunciation.

INDISPOSED Meaning and Definition

1. Indisposed is an adjective that describes someone who is not feeling well or slightly ill. It can also refer to a temporary inability or unwillingness to do something.

   When used to describe someone's physical condition, indisposed suggests a mild illness or discomfort that may hinder one's ability to carry out their usual activities. For example, if a person wakes up with a headache and feeling queasy, they could say, "I'm feeling a bit indisposed today," indicating that they are not in their usual state of health.

   Indisposed can also describe a person's temporary lack of willingness or inclination to engage in a particular task or activity. In this context, it implies that the person is not strongly opposed to the idea, but rather not particularly motivated or ready to participate. For instance, if someone is invited to a social event but does not feel like attending due to exhaustion or lack of interest, they might respond, "I'm feeling a bit indisposed at the moment, but thank you for the invitation."

   Overall, indisposed primarily refers to physical discomfort or an unwillingness to do something. Its usage depends on the context, whether it is related to health or a temporary lack of readiness or inclination.

2. Averse to; unwilling; not in perfect health.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INDISPOSED

• indesposed
• undislosed
• indispossed
• indispoce
• undisposed
• jndisposed
• kndisposed
• ondisposed
• indispozed
• indisposede
• indiposed
• indispered
• Indisparsed
• undispsed
• Undrsposed
• indisplined
• Indispory

Etymology of INDISPOSED

The word "indisposed" originated from the Latin word "indisponere", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "opposite", and the word "disponere", meaning "to arrange" or "to settle". In Latin, "indisponere" described a situation where things were not properly arranged or settled. Over time, the term evolved in English to encompass the meaning of being physically or mentally unwell, often used to describe a mild illness or a temporary lack of well-being.

Similar spelling words for INDISPOSED

• indispose,
• indisposition,
• undespised,
• undisabused,
• in dispute,
• indiscipline,
• antisubsidy,
• indiscernible,
• indiscreet,
• Undisposed,
• indiscrete,
• indistinct,
• Antispast,
• indisputable.

Conjugate verb Indisposed

CONDITIONAL

I would indispose

we would indispose

you would indispose

he/she/it would indispose

they would indispose

FUTURE

I will indispose

we will indispose

you will indispose

he/she/it will indispose

they will indispose

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have indisposed

we will have indisposed

you will have indisposed

he/she/it will have indisposed

they will have indisposed

PAST

I indisposed

we indisposed

you indisposed

he/she/it indisposed

they indisposed

PAST PERFECT

I had indisposed

we had indisposed

you had indisposed

he/she/it had indisposed

they had indisposed

PRESENT

I indispose

we indispose

you indispose

he/she/it indisposes

they indispose

PRESENT PERFECT

I have indisposed

we have indisposed

you have indisposed

he/she/it has indisposed

they have indisposed

I am indisposing

we are indisposing

you are indisposing

he/she/it is indisposing

they are indisposing

I was indisposing

we were indisposing

you were indisposing

he/she/it was indisposing

they were indisposing

I will be indisposing

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he/she/it will be indisposing

they will be indisposing

I have been indisposing

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they have been indisposing

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I will have been indisposing

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I would have indisposed

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you would have indisposed

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they would have indisposed

I would be indisposing

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you would be indisposing

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I would have been indisposing

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