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

Derived Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of disposed

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

Example Sentences

Conventional desalination produces liquid brine that must be treated, disposed of, or discharged into the environment.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Many experts agree that it is a chronic condition which some people are simply more genetically disposed to than others.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Excluding revenue from disposed businesses, revenue on a like-for-like basis would have grown by 11% year-over-year.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

They found the case so straightforward that they disposed of it summarily, without full briefing or oral argument.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

“There is some sense in what he says about the girls, however, and if he is disposed to make them any amends, I shall not be the person to discourage him.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen