The adjective indisposed is a slightly formal way to describe someone who's feeling sick. You might call your boss to tell her that you can't make it to work because you're indisposed. When you're a bit under the weather, you're indisposed, particularly if you're ill enough to stay in bed and miss work or school.
What does indisposed mean?
sick or ill, especially slightly: to be indisposed with a cold. disinclined or unwilling; averse: indisposed to help.
How do you use the word indisposed?
Examples of indisposed
- We are informed that he has been indisposed for the last few days.
- I feel very indisposed to limit in any way the discretion which those bodies now enjoy.
- She would have wished to be here today to make her own contribution, but she is indisposed.
