disposed

[dɪˈspəʊzd]

disposed Definition

• 1. inclined or willing to do something
• 2. having a certain attitude or inclination towards something

Using disposed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disposed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She seems disposed to help us with the project.

• Example

  He is not disposed to accept the offer.

• Example

  The teacher is disposed to give extra credit to students who show improvement.

• Example

  I am disposed to believe that he is telling the truth.

disposed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disposed

• willing
• inclined
• prone
• prepared
• ready

Antonyms for disposed

• unwilling
• disinclined
• unprepared

Phrases with disposed

• dispose of

  to get rid of something; to deal with something

  Example

  I need to dispose of these old books.

• well disposed

  having a positive attitude or opinion towards someone or something

  Example

  The new manager seems well disposed towards the employees.

• ill disposed

  having a negative attitude or opinion towards someone or something

  Example

  The customer was ill disposed towards the service she received.

Origins of disposed

from Old French 'dispos', meaning 'arrange'

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Summary: disposed in Brief

'Disposed' [dɪˈspəʊzd] means having an inclination or willingness towards something. It can describe a person's attitude or readiness, as in 'She seems disposed to help us with the project.' 'Disposed' also appears in phrases like 'dispose of,' meaning to get rid of something, and 'well disposed,' indicating a positive attitude.