Meaning & use
indisposed
Slightly unwell, especially in a way that prevents someone from doing what they usually would.
See it in a sentence
She sent her apologies, explaining that she was indisposed and could not attend the meeting.
He felt indisposed after the long flight and stayed in his hotel room all day.
A note on using this word
A formal, often euphemistic way to mention illness without giving details; common in polite excuses.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Unwilling or reluctant to do something.
He seemed indisposed to discuss the matter any further with reporters.
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