Indisposed

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈspoʊzd/

Definitions of indisposed

adjective slightly unwell

Example Sentences

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

A2 She was indisposed due to a stomach ache and had to cancel her plans.

B1 The teacher was indisposed and had to call in sick for the day.

B2 The CEO was indisposed with a cold, so the meeting was postponed.

C1 The actress was indisposed during the performance, but the show must go on.

C2 The diplomat was indisposed for the important summit meeting, causing concern among the attendees.

Examples of indisposed in a Sentence

formal I regret to inform you that I am indisposed and will not be able to attend the meeting.

informal I'm feeling a bit indisposed today, so I think I'll stay home and rest.

slang I'm not up for it today, I'm feeling totally indisposed.

figurative His mind was so preoccupied with worry that he was indisposed to enjoy the party.

Grammatical Forms of indisposed

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

Origin and Evolution of indisposed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indisposed' originated from Latin through Old French, where 'in-' means 'not' and 'disposare' means 'to arrange'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'not inclined or willing', the word 'indisposed' has evolved to also refer to being unwell or unable to perform a task.