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Meanings of indisposed in English

Somewhat ill or prone to illness.

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(Usually followed by `to') strongly opposed.

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Usage of indisposed in English
1
I was always interested in chickens, and dosed all the indisposed as:
Memories and Anecdotes
2
The animals become indisposed, and the secretion of milk is much lessened.
A History of Science — Volume 4
3
If the watchman found him again, he'd just say he was indisposed.
Casket of Souls
4
Write him that I am indisposed, and that will end the matter.
The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories
5
The Commission feels indisposed to initiate any movement looking to its suspension.
Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
6
One, more eager than the rest, was indisposed to respect the Berbers.
The Prince of India; Or, Why Constantinople Fell — Volume 02
7
The ambassador is indisposed, and will not go out for some days.
The Sorrows of Young Werther
8
Your father is feeling a little indisposed and is going to bed.
The Idol of Paris
9
I am sorry to hear from Templeton that your sister is indisposed.
Herb of Grace
10
She was silent and thoughtful, and seemed indisposed to answer my question.
Arthur Mervyn; Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793
11
Indeed I am altogether indisposed for rest, as I have mentioned before.
Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9
12
But all showed themselves indisposed to such schemes, and some flatly refused.
The Caesars
13
Frau Kate said she was indisposed, and we ate supper without her.
Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy
14
He replied that he was indisposed,-andwell indeed he might feel so.
The Peasant and the Prince
15
Perhaps Laurence has written that she is ill, or a little indisposed.
The Mystery of Orcival
16
But Mary, rousing herself with an effort, denied that she was indisposed.
Night and Day
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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