disposed

American  

[dih-spohzd] / dɪˈspoʊzd /

adjective

1. having a certain inclination or disposition; inclined (usually followed by to or an infinitive).

   a man disposed to like others.

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disposed British  

/ dɪˈspəʊzd /

adjective

1. 1. having an inclination as specified (towards something)

   2. ( in combination )

      well-disposed

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Other Word Forms

• disposedly adverb
• disposedness noun
• half-disposed adjective
• nondisposed adjective

Etymology

Origin of disposed

1300–50; Middle English. See dispose, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Hazardous materials such as asbestos, broken fittings and other non-recyclable items are disposed of separately.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plastic Colonel was finally disposed of last year following a ritual at a temple attended by KFC's Japan president, who offered sake and fried chicken.

From Barron's

Vapes should not be put in general waste or recycling, but disposed of in specialised recycling bins which can be found in shops or recycling centres.

From BBC

The inspections uncovered thousands of unlawfully disposed items, including pesticide containers with liquids, foams, baits, pellets and aerosol sprays.

From Los Angeles Times

‘He lived alone in Section 8 housing’: My late uncle’s landlord disposed of his art collection.

From MarketWatch