Indispose

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈspoʊz/

Definitions of indispose

verb to make someone feel unwell or uncomfortable

Example Sentences

A1 I feel indisposed today, so I won't be able to go to work.

A2 She was indisposed due to a stomach ache and had to stay home.

B1 The sudden change in weather indisposed him, causing him to catch a cold.

B2 The long flight indisposed her, leaving her feeling jetlagged for days.

C1 His chronic illness often indisposes him, making it difficult for him to carry out daily activities.

C2 The food poisoning indisposed the entire team, leading to a delay in the project deadline.

Examples of indispose in a Sentence

formal The sudden illness indisposed him from attending the important meeting.

informal I'm feeling a bit indisposed today, so I won't be able to make it to the party.

slang I can't go out tonight, I'm totally indisposed.

figurative Her negative attitude indisposed her from making any friends.

Grammatical Forms of indispose

• past tense: indisposed
• plural: indispose
• comparative: more indisposed
• superlative: most indisposed
• present tense: indispose
• future tense: will indispose
• perfect tense: have indisposed
• continuous tense: is indisposing
• singular: indisposes
• positive degree: indispose
• infinitive: to indispose
• gerund: indisposing
• participle: indisposed

Origin and Evolution of indispose

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'indispose' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'indisposer'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indispose' evolved from its original meaning of 'to make unfit or unsuitable' to also include 'to make ill or unwell'.