disinclined
UK[ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd]US[ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd]
adj
not wanting to do something; lacking willingness
Morpheme Breakdown
dis
in
cline
dis
not
in
towards
cline
to lean
Etymology
the word 'disinclined' is built upon the latin verb 'inclinare,' meaning 'to bend towards' or 'to lean.' this verb itself is a compound of the prefix 'in-' (towards) and the root 'clinare' (to lean). the addition of the negative prefix 'dis-' reverses the action, creating a sense of leaning away from something. thus, the literal meaning of "not leaning towards" evolved into the modern abstract sense of being unwilling or reluctant to engage in a particular action or idea.
Analysis
Structure: dis (not) + in (towards) + cline (to lean)
- dis: a latin prefix meaning "apart, away, having a negative or reversing force."
- in: a latin prefix meaning "in, into, towards."
- cline: from the latin root "clinare," meaning "to lean, bend, or incline."
Examples
she was disinclined to believe his extravagant story without proof.
after a long week, i feel disinclined to go out tonight.
the committee was disinclined to approve the risky proposal.