well-disposed
[ wel-di-spohzd ]
/ ˈwɛl dɪˈspoʊzd /
adjective
favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed: The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.
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Origin of well-disposed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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Examples from the Web for well-disposed
well-disposed
adjective (well disposed when postpositive)
inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendlyhe was never well disposed towards her relatives
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