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- [wel dih-spohzd]
- /wɛl dɪˈspoʊzd/
- /wel dɪˈspəʊzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel dih-spohzd]
- /wɛl dɪˈspoʊzd/
Definitions of well-disposed word
- adjective well-disposed favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed: The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan. 1
- adjective well-disposed friendly and sympathetic. 0
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Origin of well-disposed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400
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Parts of speech for Well-disposed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-disposed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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 well-disposed
adj well-disposed
- acceptive — ready or willing to accept
- approbative — showing approbation or approval
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
- buddy-buddy — very friendly; intimate.
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
adjective well-disposed
- accommodated — to do a kindness or a favor to; oblige: to accommodate a friend by helping him move to a new apartment.
- adjusted — psychologically well or badly equipped to cope with reality and ordinary life and relationships
- assent — If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it.
- commending — Present participle of commend.
- complying — Present participle of comply.
Antonyms for well-disposed
adjective well-disposed
- disliking — Present participle of dislike.
- hindering — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
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