disposed

[ dih-spohzd ]

adjective

1. having a certain inclination or disposition; inclined (usually followed by to or an infinitive):

   a man disposed to like others.

disposed

/ dɪˈspəʊzd /

adjective

1. 1. having an inclination as specified (towards something)
   2. ( in combination )

      well-disposed

Other Word Forms

• dis·posed·ly adverb
• dis·posed·ness noun
• half-dis·posed adjective
• nondis·posed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disposed¹

1300–50; Middle English. See dispose, -ed ²

Example Sentences

He also raised safety and health concerns when Alameda Health System changed how Highland Hospital disposed of formaldehyde.

From Los Angeles Times

The hotel said it sent Ms Hoskins home, "undertook a full and comprehensive search of the leisure club", and it was "confident that all chocolate buttons that had been left were found and disposed of".

From BBC

The court heard Thibou disposed of the knife in a drain as he left the carnival.

From BBC

All such documents should be disposed of in a "burn bag" or by shredding in an approved machine.

From BBC

Tesla agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle civil allegations brought by 25 California district attorneys that it illegally disposed of hazardous waste at its car service centers, energy centers and its Fremont factory.

From Los Angeles Times