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ill-disposed

ill-dis·posed
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [il dih-spohzd]
    • /ɪl dɪˈspoʊzd/
    • /ɪl dɪˈspəʊzd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [il dih-spohzd]
    • /ɪl dɪˈspoʊzd/

Definitions of ill-disposed word

  • adjective ill-disposed unfriendly, unsympathetic, or having a negative attitude, as toward another person or an idea. 1
  • adjective ill-disposed having an objectionable disposition. 1
  • adjective ill-disposed not kindly disposed 0
  • adjective ill-disposed having a bad disposition; malicious or malevolent 0
  • adjective ill-disposed unfriendly, unkindly, or unfavorable (toward) or unreceptive (to) 0
  • adjective ill-disposed Not much disposed towards somebody or something; unsympathetic. 0

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Origin of ill-disposed

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Ill-disposed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ill-disposed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for ill-disposed

adj ill-disposed

  • hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
  • hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
  • antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
  • loath — unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse: to be loath to admit a mistake.
  • unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.

Antonyms for ill-disposed

adj ill-disposed

  • friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
  • loving — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.
  • agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.

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