disposed

[dih-spohzd]

adjective

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

   a man disposed to like others.

disposed

/ dɪˈspəʊzd /

adjective

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

   2. ( in combination )

      well-disposed

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disposed¹

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

Example Sentences

In part because they have disposed of his February Gaza "Riviera" plan which would have involved the forced displacement of Palestinians.

From BBC

He said ensuring food waste was correctly disposed of should be another priority.

From BBC

Patients are treated by removal of the maggots, which need to be killed by putting them into a sealed container of concentrated ethyl or isopropyl alcohol then disposed of as biohazardous waste.

From Los Angeles Times

As the co-founder of Declutter Hub, a community of over 60,000 members alongside a weekly podcast, she says there are ever increasing options for items to be donated, recycled, given away or disposed of.

From BBC

A gas boiler, cooker and meter were kept for examination by police, the jury heard, but tonnes of debris were taken to a recycling centre and disposed of.

From BBC