1
as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed
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2
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a woman with a disposition to fuss about trivial matters
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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
planned the disposition of events at her wedding with a precision that military commanders would envy
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
all that remains is a disposition regarding the custody of the two children
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Recent Examples of disposition
The disposition of the cart and the boy before Patel’s reach – including whether the child might have been falling and whether the cart clipped anything – is indiscernible because Patel’s back obscures both from the camera.
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
In what appeared to be his unfiltered take, Carter suggested Sanders sacrificed tens of millions of dollars due to his disposition and overall handling leading up to last week's draft.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The disposition doesn’t elaborate on exactly what Rodriguez told the crowd.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
In what appeared to be his unfiltered take, Carter suggested Sanders sacrificed tens of millions of dollars due to his disposition and overall handling leading up to last week's draft.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The disposition doesn’t elaborate on exactly what Rodriguez told the crowd.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
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Jarecki hints that Assange can be his own worst enemy by displaying a mercurial temperament and superior attitude.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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How to give your dog a bath at home The proper way to bathe your dog varies depending on the size and temperament of your pup.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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The plan would aim to fund the removal of 1 million immigrants annually and house 100,000 people in detention centers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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On May 23, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's ruling that said the removal of books based on their content likely violated patrons' First Amendment right to access information.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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So there was an overall analog approach to the fight sequences, the set builds, the cinematography and the color palette.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The child starts to recognize quantities, sequences, and patterns.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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In law enforcement, the legally binding agreements, approved by all parties, typically stem from Justice Department investigations into widespread patterns of misconduct.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office paid a total settlement of $25,000, according to public records of the agreement previously obtained by the Sun Sentinel.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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My red flags, on the other hand, looked like a person who had a bad temper, was close friends with an ex, and who showed obvious signs of being avoidant. 3.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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But does the Sandman still have the fire in him to play a hockey player turned golfer powered by his hair-trigger temper?—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Tools that assess personality, aptitude, reaction time, or cultural fit are also included.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Past Lives established director Celine Song’s aptitude at exploring complex love triangles, which looks to continue in her new romantic comedy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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On the one hand, entrepreneurs have never had so many tools at their disposal because of AI.—
Zoe Lu,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Strikeouts have been steadily climbing against pitchers who have more tools, technology and data at their disposal than ever before to improve velocity and movement.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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