Synonyms for indisposition


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-dis-puh-zish-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən

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Définition of indisposition

Origin :
  • early 15c., "unfavorable influence" (in astrology); also in Middle English, "ill health, disorder of the mind or body; unfavorable disposition, hostility; inclination to evil; wickedness; public disorder, lawlessness," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + disposition.
  • noun dislike
Example sentences :
  • It was only an indisposition, pure and simple,—an abscess in the armpit; that was all.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan
  • I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Swanborough's indisposition.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Was the child's indisposition graver than she had led Ruth to suppose?
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He made the most of his indisposition to Almayer, who came to visit him twice a day.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad
  • I gave prompt assurances that my indisposition was not serious.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • Was it anxiety caused by the indisposition of his illustrious client?
  • Extract from : « The Nabob » by Alphonse Daudet
  • For your indisposition prevents us from deriving any pleasure from this and other news.
  • Extract from : « Lucretia Borgia » by Ferdinand Gregorovius
  • For lunch she drank some beef tea, keeping up the fiction of her indisposition.
  • Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy
  • Is he likely to have any return of the indisposition from which, owing to your efforts, he has been suffering?
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Paw » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • He had not been able to hide his anxiety on hearing of Toni's indisposition.
  • Extract from : « The Making of a Soul » by Kathlyn Rhodes

Antonyms for indisposition

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