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Meaning of indisposed
The primary meaning of the word "indisposed" is being in a state of not feeling well or being unfit for a particular activity.
Etymology of indisposed
The word "indisposed" originated from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and "disposed" from the Old French word "disposer" meaning "to place" or "to arrange", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" meaning "not" and "ponere" meaning "to place"
Historically, the word "indisposed" has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of being unwell or unfit
Synonyms
unwell
sick
ill
poorly
ailing
diseased
afflicted
troubled
uncomfortable
uneasy
queasy
nauseous
debilitated
enfeebled
weakened
frail
fragile
infirm
incapacitated
disabled
hindered
impeded
unsuited
unfit
out of sorts
under the weather
off color
indisposed
incapacitated
bedridden
confined
laid up
sickly
frail
delicate
dainty
tender
sensitive
irritable
testy
cranky
gloomy
melancholy
dismal
depressed
dejected
despondent
disheartened
demoralized
Definitions
- Not feeling well or in good health
- * Not in a suitable state or mood for a particular activity
- * Officially or formally prevented from doing something
Usage Examples
- She was indisposed and couldn't attend the meeting
- * He felt indisposed after eating the spicy food
- * The doctor said the patient was indisposed and needed to rest