disposition
[noun]
Synonyms:
- character, constitution, make-up, nature, spirit, temper, temperament
- tendency, bent, bias, habit, inclination, leaning, proclivity, propensity
- arrangement, classification, distribution, grouping, ordering, organization, placement

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Related Idioms: frame of mind
Related Words: control, controlling, direction, management, mood, tone, vein, cast, stamp, tenor, type, being, identity

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

dis‧po‧si‧tion /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ noun formal

1. [countable usually singular] a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way Synonym : temperament
of a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition (=having a nervous etc character)
The film is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition.
have a cheerful/sunny etc disposition (=have a happy character)

2. [singular] a tendency or willingness to behave in a particular way Synonym : inclination
have/show a disposition to do something
Neither side shows the slightest disposition to compromise.
disposition towards
Most children have a disposition towards obedience.

3. [countable usually singular] the position or arrangement of something in a particular place
disposition of
a map showing the disposition of American forces

4. [uncountable] formal the way in which something is dealt with or used
disposition of
A solicitor advised him as to the disposition of the money.

5. [uncountable and countable] law the act of formally giving property to someone:
the disposition of assets on death

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

disposition
noun
ADJ. cheerful, happy, pleasant, sunny | friendly, sociable | placid | nervous | jealous | aggressive, touchy | criminal
VERB + DISPOSITION have, show These dogs show a very sociable disposition.
PREP. of a … ~ This film is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition.

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