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
  • Inter Miami paid tribute to Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, after his death following an illness was announced on Saturday.
    — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • His illness became a topic of discussion during the 2026 World Cup, when his family acknowledged a health situation as Lionel Messi competed.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of illness
Noun
  • But ratepayers, like everyone else, suffer sickness and death when forced to breathe dirty air.
    — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, there are temporal patterns to when certain viruses reactivate during sickness.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sickness

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“Indisposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposition. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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