disposition
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for disposition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament.
“She has a cheerful disposition even under pressure.”
2. noun
The arrangement or placement of things, or the final settlement of a matter, such as property or a legal case.
“The will set out the disposition of his estate among his children.”
Opposites
How to use disposition
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sunny disposition
natural disposition
disposition of assets
Etymology
From Old French disposition, from Latin dispositio, "an arranging" — related to "dispose."
Full origin of disposition →Frequently asked questions
What does “disposition” mean?
The word “disposition” means a person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament. In plain terms, a person's usual temperament, or the way something is arranged or finally settled.
How do you pronounce “disposition”?
“Disposition” is pronounced dihs-puh-ZIHSH-uhn (/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “disposition” in a sentence?
Here is “disposition” used in a sentence: “She has a cheerful disposition even under pressure.”
What part of speech is “disposition”?
“Disposition” is a noun.
Where does the word “disposition” come from?
The word “disposition” comes from Latin. From Old French disposition, from Latin dispositio, "an arranging" — related to "dispose.".
Is “disposition” a common word?
“Disposition” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “disposition” have?
“Disposition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament.
