disposed

American  

[dih-spohzd] / dɪˈspoʊzd /

adjective

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

   a man disposed to like others.

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disposed British  

/ dɪˈspəʊzd /

adjective

1. 1. having an inclination as specified (towards something)

   2. ( in combination )

      well-disposed

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Other Word Forms

• disposedly adverb
• disposedness noun
• half-disposed adjective
• nondisposed adjective

Etymology

Origin of disposed

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

Example Sentences

A World War Two bomb dredged from the water in Exmouth is to be disposed of at sea on Friday morning.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Hazardous materials such as asbestos, broken fittings and other non-recyclable items are disposed of separately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The plastic Colonel was finally disposed of last year following a ritual at a temple attended by KFC's Japan president, who offered sake and fried chicken.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

The inspections uncovered thousands of unlawfully disposed items, including pesticide containers with liquids, foams, baits, pellets and aerosol sprays.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

If Burr’s intention was to threaten him with the possibility of a duel, Hamilton was not disposed to submit passively to such threats.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis