ill-disposed

[il-di-spohzd]

adjective

1. unfriendly, unsympathetic, or having a negative attitude, as toward another person or an idea.

2. having an objectionable disposition.

ill-disposed

adjective

1. (often foll by towards) not kindly disposed

Other Word Forms

• ill-disposedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-disposed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Related Words

• adverse 
• belligerent 
• bitter 
• contentious 
• contrary 
• hateful 
• inhospitable 
• inimical 
• nasty 
• opposed 
• unfavorable 
• unfriendly 
• unsympathetic