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

Although no promises were made, he added, ”I have a feeling that our colleagues are well-disposed in this matter.”

From Washington Times

"I don't think the Bank of England was particularly well-disposed towards the Truss government."

From BBC

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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