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indispose Definition

in·dis·pose (in′di spōz′)

transitive verb -·posed′, -·pos′·ing

  1. to make unfit or unable; disqualify
  2. to make unwilling or disinclined
  3. to make slightly ill

Etymology: prob. back-form. < indisposed

indispose Synonyms

indispose

v.

  1. To disqualify

    disallow, disable, incapacitate; see bar 2.

  2. To discourage

    dissuade, dishearten, disincline; see depress 2, discourage 1, 3.

indispose Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • temporarily: The PAC may be expected to postpone a hearing if the relevant Accounting Officer is temporarily indisposed.
  • unfortunately: Mr Cottle and Mr Hubbard both being unfortunately indisposed, Mr Mortleman obliged with one of his ever welcome sailor songs.
  • otherwise: I am angular in the chart and all my world class opponents are ill or injured or otherwise indisposed and I win.