DISPOSED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISPOSED?

Need another word that means the same as “disposed”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “disposed” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Disposed” are: apt, given, minded, tending, fain, inclined, prepared, predisposed, willing, ready, in the mood, liable, likely, prone, subject

Disposed as an Adjective

Definitions of "Disposed" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disposed” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward.
• Having made preparations.
• Having a specified attitude to or towards.
• Inclined or willing.
• Naturally disposed toward.

Synonyms of "Disposed" as an adjective (15 Words)

apt	Mentally quick and resourceful-Bram Stoker. He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.
fain	Having made preparations. He was fain to acknowledge that the agreement was sacrosanct.
given	Inclined or disposed to. Given the engine s condition it is a wonder that it started.
in the mood	Directed or bound inward.
inclined	(often followed by `to’) having a preference, disposition, or tendency. An inclined ramp.
liable	Responsible by law; legally answerable. Areas liable to flooding.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. A likely topic for investigation.
minded	Interested in or enthusiastic about a particular thing. Career minded.
predisposed	Made susceptible. Because of conditions in the mine miners are predisposed to lung disease.
prepared	Equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources. A prepared statement.
prone	Denoting the position of the forearm with the palm of the hand facing downwards. Farmed fish are prone to disease.
ready	Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity. I got ready for bed.
subject	Possibly accepting or permitting. The time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation.
tending	(usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward.
willing	Given or done readily. Willing helpers.

Usage Examples of "Disposed" as an adjective

• He is favourably disposed towards the proposals.
• James didn't seem disposed to take the hint.

Associations of "Disposed" (30 Words)

apt	At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant. He is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations.
compliant	Having the property of compliance. The conversion of the gel to a much less compliant rigid glass.
designed	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent. Style is more than the deliberate and designed creation.
eager	(of a person’s expression or tone of voice) keenly expectant or interested. An eager look.
fain	Having made preparations. He was fain to acknowledge that the agreement was sacrosanct.
given	Acknowledged as a supposition. She was not often given to anger.
gladly	With pleasure or gratitude; happily. This was gladly agreed to.
happily	It is fortunate that. They shouted happily.
hope	Be optimistic be full of hope have hopes. I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening.
inclined	At an angle to the horizontal or vertical position. Inclined to be moody.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. Likely candidates for the job.
mind	Keep in mind. Mind your head on that cupboard.
minded	(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified. Career minded.
obey	Submit to the authority of (someone) or comply with (a law. The officer was convicted for refusing to obey orders.
oriented	Adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination. The book is value oriented throughout.
partiality	An inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives. Miller s partiality for flowering shrubs is evident.
prepared	Equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources. The spokesman was reading a prepared statement.
prone	Denoting the position of the forearm with the palm of the hand facing downwards. Farmed fish are prone to disease.
ready	Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use event etc. Ready for use.
reliance	Certainty based on past experience. The farmer s reliance on pesticides.
sacrifice	Make a sacrifice bid. The goat was sacrificed at the shrine.
susceptible	Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. Susceptible to colds.
tend	Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something be inclined. Written language tends to be formal.
think	An act of thinking. I can t think what her last name was.
thought	The formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or system of ideas, or the opinions so formed. He had given up all thoughts of making London his home.
tractable	(of a person) easy to control or influence. Trying to make the mathematics tractable.
volitional	Relating to the use of one’s will. A volitional act.
voluntary	(of a conveyance or disposition) made without return in money or other consideration. Man is a voluntary agent.
willing	Ready, eager, or prepared to do something. Willing helpers.
willingly	In a willing manner. I willingly accept.