disposed Definition
- 1inclined or willing to do something
- 2having 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
- disinclined
- unwilling
- 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'
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.
