indisposed
word
Definition
Not feeling well or slightly ill; can also mean being unwilling or unavailable to do something, often used politely.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or polite; typically used to indicate someone is a little unwell or unavailable, rather than seriously ill. Common in polite conversation and written notices. Not often used in everyday casual speech.
Spanish: indispuesto - no disponiblePortuguese (BR): indisposto - não disponívelPortuguese (PT): indisposto - não disponívelChinese (Simplified): 不适（身体不适）- 不便Chinese (Traditional): 不適（身體不適）- 不便Hindi: अस्वस्थ - अनुपलब्धArabic: مريض - غير متاحBengali: অস্বস্তিবোধ করছেন - অসুস্থRussian: нездоров - нездоровитсяJapanese: 体調が優れない - 都合が悪いVietnamese: không khỏe - không tiệnKorean: 몸이 편치 않다 - 자리에 없다Turkish: rahatsız - uygun değilUrdu: ناساز - طبیعت ٹھیک نہیںIndonesian: kurang sehat - tidak tersedia
Example Sentences
She is indisposed and cannot come to work today.
basic
Mr. Lee is indisposed at the moment.
basic
I'm afraid the manager is indisposed and can't take your call right now.
natural
She was a bit indisposed after eating too much at dinner.
natural
Sorry, I'm a bit indisposed today—can we meet another time?
natural
My mother is feeling a little indisposed.
basic