adjective
Uncommon
disposed
dih-SPOHZD
Disposed (adjective) means Inclined or willing to do or feel something. Example: “She seemed well disposed toward the idea after hearing him out.”
adjective
1
Inclined or willing to do or feel something.
"She seemed well disposed toward the idea after hearing him out."
"I am not disposed to lend him money after the way he behaved last time."
"Several neighbours were favourably disposed to the plan for a new community garden."
How to use disposed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWilling or leaning toward something.
Common pairings
favorably disposed
disposed to agree
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disposed
- Superlative
- most disposed
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Rhymes for disposed
posed
hosed
closed
exposed
opposed
supposed
enclosed
proposed
composed
disclosed
unopposed
indisposed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disposed” mean?
The word “disposed” means inclined or willing to do or feel something. In plain terms, willing or leaning toward something.
How do you pronounce “disposed”?
“Disposed” is pronounced dih-SPOHZD (/dɪˈspoʊzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disposed” in a sentence?
Here is “disposed” used in a sentence: “She seemed well disposed toward the idea after hearing him out.”
What part of speech is “disposed”?
“Disposed” is an adjective.
Is “disposed” a common word?
“Disposed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between disposed and inclined?
Disposed and inclined both describe being willing or ready to do something, and they are largely interchangeable in formal writing, as in "disposed to agree" or "inclined to agree." Disposed can sound slightly more formal or legalistic in tone.
What preposition follows disposed?
Disposed is usually followed by "to," as in "disposed to help" or "favorably disposed to the idea." It is often paired with an adverb like "favorably" or "kindly" to describe the degree or nature of the willingness.
Does disposed mean the same thing as disposed of?
No, these are unrelated uses. Disposed on its own describes being inclined or willing to do something, while "disposed of" is a phrasal verb meaning to get rid of or throw something away.
