well-disposed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-disposed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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The “overall population” are “very well-disposed toward Jews compared to most countries around the world,” Mr. Rich says.
Although no promises were made, he added, ”I have a feeling that our colleagues are well-disposed in this matter.”
From Washington Times
He's not well-disposed towards us, human beings, because they stole his eyes and stole his science, and they've been hounding him across the planet for 45 years trying to destroy him.
From Salon
China has enjoyed a terrific 30 years thanks to a world of wealthy, well-disposed customers.
From Washington Post
When Taylor died, the sense of there being something middling about both her brow and status subsided into a kind of well-disposed neglect.
From New York Times
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