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 Words From

• 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

Some economists have argued that the differences are genetic - that Indian children are genetically disposed to lower heights.

From BBC

After being questioned, the suspect showed detectives where he had disposed of Ms Michalski's body, the police statement said.

From BBC

According to the 2021 lawsuit, Walmart allegedly disposed of aerosols cans, spray paints, rust removers, bleach, pesticides and over-the-counter drugs in regular trash bins, which are not permitted to receive such waste products.

From Los Angeles Times

Having finally disposed of the annoying Padres, our Dodgers can now set their sights on the Mets, who have been the surprise of the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking near the area she was found, now overgrown with brambles, nettles and horse chestnut trees, detective Franc Dannerolle says the teenager’s body was “disposed of like garbage”.

From BBC