well-disposed

[ wel-di-spohzd ]

adjective

1. favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed:

   The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.

well-disposed

adjective

1. inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly

   he was never well disposed towards her relatives

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-disposed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

I spend all my evenings at home, and lead the life of a peaceable and well-disposed citizen of Moscow.

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It is enough for well-instructed and well-disposed children, generally, to know what the wishes of their parents are.

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He might leave it to any respectable well-disposed tradesman.

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My mother, on the other hand, was a very lively woman, well disposed to all sorts of occupations.

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Very fortunately for White the woman was a Greek, and as such well disposed to the British.

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