Dictionary.com
definitions
  • synonyms

well-disposed

[wel-di-spohzd]
See more synonyms for well-disposed on Thesaurus.com
adjective
  1. favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed: The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.
Show More

Origin of well-disposed

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018

Examples from the Web for well-disposed

Historical Examples

  • He seemed to be on the best of terms with some well-disposed harlequin.

    The Flaw in the Sapphire

    Charles M. Snyder

  • However, I could not help hoping that Captain Ralph was well-disposed towards us.

    Old Jack

    W.H.G. Kingston

  • One of the brothers appeared to be a quiet, well-disposed man.

    Peter Trawl

    W. H. G. Kingston

  • This, from their unprepossessing appearance, we were not well-disposed to do.

    In the Eastern Seas

    W.H.G. Kingston

  • Maria has been alert and well-disposed to your correspondence.

British Dictionary definitions for well-disposed

well-disposed

adjective (well disposed when postpositive)
  1. inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendlyhe was never well disposed towards her relatives
Show More
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012