indisposition

noun

(ˌ)in-ˌdi-spə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce indisposition (audio)
Definition of indispositionnext
as in illness
the condition of not being in good health a brief indisposition made her miss the party

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Recent Examples of indisposition The insurer paid $5 million for losses incurred due to an unspecified castmember’s February 2020 illness at the outset of the shoot — presumably Cruise’s indisposition that was not COVID. — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022 Thanks to the indisposition of the aging, alcoholic local rector, he is pressed into a leadership role quickly. — Kyle Smith, National Review, 25 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indisposition
  1. illness
  2. sickness
Noun
  • To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Heat also didn’t have Pelle Larsson (illness) and Dru Smith (right calf strain) on Friday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of illness
Noun
  • This aligns with the sickness of our culture - lack of gratitude.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Despite undergoing a blood transfusion, which briefly provided a glimpse of hope, Jackie continued to suffer setbacks in her recovery due to the sickness, which remained a mystery until Wednesday's announcement by California wildlife officials.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sickness

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“Indisposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposition. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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