Word
disposed
Phoneticsdis·posed, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈspoʊzd/
UK/dɪspˈəʊzd/
Definitions
01willing or inclined
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. willing or likely to do something.
adj. having a specified attitude or being inclined toward a particular action or thought.
“After the long meeting, I wasn't disposed to go out for dinner.”
“The board members seemed favorably disposed toward the merger, provided the financial terms remained unchanged.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'to' and an infinitive verb, or 'toward' and a noun.
Antonyms
02having a certain character
C1 · Advanced Formal · Literary
adj. having a specific type of personality or mood.
adj. possessing a particular temperament or natural tendency of character.
“He was a kindly disposed man who always helped his neighbors.”
“The protagonist is depicted as a gloomily disposed individual, haunted by the failures of his youth.”
Usage
Often used in combination with an adverb like 'kindly', 'well', or 'ill'.
Real-World Examples
“These findings don’t necessarily mean that a large percentage of assets were definitely lost or stolen; it is often the case that items are moved or disposed of and not properly recorded.” “Officials said animals in two of the areas on the farm were disposed of by 13:30 on 29 June.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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