disposed

American

[dih-spohzd] / dɪˈspoʊzd /

adjective

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

a man disposed to like others.

disposed British

/ dɪˈspəʊzd /

adjective

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

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Mason said he closed or sold over 60 separate units inside Citi and disposed of around $830 billion of assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"Household waste should not be disposed of in litter bins," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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 • Dec. 3, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

With the introductions disposed of, energy seemed to desert him.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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