disposed

/dɪˈspəʊzd/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈspəʊzd/ (ame, ipa)

disposed — adjective

  • disposedpositive
  • more disposedcomparative
  • most disposedsuperlative

1. ready or fairly likely to do a particular thing, especially because it suits you

1.形容詞C1
釋義

ready or fairly likely to do a particular thing, especially because it suits your character or mood.

例句

Noa seemed disposed to forgive her brother after the long talk.

be disposed to + verb

After lunch, Justin was more disposed to discuss the budget calmly.

同義詞
  • willing

    more common and less formal

  • inclined

    often stresses a personal tendency more than a present mood

  • ready

    usually focuses on being prepared rather than on inward tendency

反義詞
  • reluctant

    stresses hesitation or unwillingness

  • unwilling

    plain negative form without the formal tone

文法句型

be disposed to + verb

be not disposed to + verb

用法筆記

Usually followed by a to-infinitive. It often describes a general inclination at that moment, not simply physical preparedness.

常見錯誤

❌Noa was disposed help the team.
✅Noa was disposed to help the team.
💡This sense needs 'to' before the verb.
❌Justin was disposed for discuss it.
✅Justin was disposed to discuss it.
💡Use 'to + verb', not 'for + verb'.

2. showing a warm or approving attitude toward someone or something.

2.形容詞C1
釋義

showing a warm or approving attitude toward someone or something.

例句

The coach was well disposed toward the new goalkeeper from day one.

well disposed toward + noun phrase

After the meeting, many neighbours were well disposed toward the plan.

同義詞
  • favourable

    common in formal discussion of plans, policies, or conditions

  • sympathetic

    often suggests understanding as well as approval

  • friendly

    less formal and often more personal

反義詞

文法句型

be disposed toward + noun phrase

be well disposed to/toward + noun phrase

用法筆記

This sense focuses on attitude toward a person, group, or plan. It commonly appears with modifiers such as 'well' or 'kindly'; 'ill disposed' expresses the opposite attitude.

常見錯誤

❌The manager was disposed with the proposal.
✅The manager was well disposed toward the proposal.
💡Use 'to' or 'toward' after this sense, not 'with'.
❌The board was disposed to him.
✅The board was well disposed toward him.
💡For attitude toward a person, add 'well' and use 'toward' for clear, natural English.