well-disposed

[wel-di-spohzd]

adjective

1. favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed.

   The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.

well-disposed

adjective

1. inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly

   he was never well disposed towards her relatives

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-disposed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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