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well-disposed

[ wel-di-spohzd ]

/ ˈwɛl dɪˈspoʊzd /

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adjective

favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed: The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.

Origin of well-disposed

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Words nearby well-disposed

well-demonstrated, well-described, well-deserved, well-developed, well-disciplined, well-disposed, well-documented, well-done, well-dressed, well-dressing, well-earned

Example sentences from the Web for well-disposed

Mike had not been well-disposed towards the invaders before, but now he ran amok, hitting out right and left at random.

Mike |P. G. Wodehouse
The well-disposed clans would welcome an administration of the country by which these lawless spirits could be kept in check.

Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier |T. L. Pennell
The presence of the troops has given a sense of security to the well-disposed citizens and has tended to restrain the lawless.

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume IX. |Benjamin Harrison
It is enough for well-instructed and well-disposed children, generally, to know what the wishes of their parents are.

Charles Duran |The Author of The Waldos

How shall he make them well-disposed, attentive, willing to be instructed?

Public Speaking |Clarence Stratton

British Dictionary definitions for well-disposed

well-disposed

adjective (well disposed when postpositive)

inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly he was never well disposed towards her relatives