Disinclined/ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Charged The word often implies a personal feeling or emotional response to an activity. He was disinclined to attend the party after their argument. Pro Tip 2/3Mild Refusal 'Disinclined' is a polite and less direct way of saying 'no' to something. I'm disinclined to join the outing, but thank you for the invitation. Pro Tip 3/3Softened Statement Using 'disinclined' can soften a statement to sound less harsh or critical. She's disinclined to criticize, preferring to offer constructive feedback.