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ill-disposed

[ il-di-spohzd ]
/ ˈɪl dɪˈspoʊzd /
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adjective
unfriendly, unsympathetic, or having a negative attitude, as toward another person or an idea.
having an objectionable disposition.
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Origin of ill-disposed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

OTHER WORDS FROM ill-disposed

ill-dis·pos·ed·ness [il-di-spoh-zid-nis, -spohzd-], /ˈɪl dɪˈspoʊ zɪd nɪs, -ˈspoʊzd-/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for ill-disposed

ill-disposed

adjective
(often foll by towards) not kindly disposed
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