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as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed
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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
This preference is often a disposition, though financial security can also influence it.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Consequently, between Dick’s stubborn disposition and the fun the Indians had, Dick never worked much and was spoiled rotten.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
The leader, Brunson, has Derek Jeter’s disposition and the Hall of Famer’s fearlessness in the face of potential failure.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disposition
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Consequently, between Dick’s stubborn disposition and the fun the Indians had, Dick never worked much and was spoiled rotten.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
The leader, Brunson, has Derek Jeter’s disposition and the Hall of Famer’s fearlessness in the face of potential failure.
—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
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The fastest way to narrow the field is Michigan State University’s chicken breed chart, which lays out climate tolerance, laying volume, temperament and size side by side.
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The significance of that first game back, Dylan Cease said, depends on the temperament of the player.
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Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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In April, federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for allegedly making more than $400,000 for betting on his removal from office.
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Running until July 15, the hearing's structure allows only testimony from those *opposed* to rescheduling, drawing criticism from reform advocates like NORML and NCIA, who seek complete removal from the CSA.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
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The companies getting this right ensure that marketing, R&D and operations work from the same consumer truth at the same time so that what consumers need and what the business can brilliantly deliver are answered together, not in sequence.
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Historians are in broad agreement that this year’s celebration has garnered far less attention than the bicentennial, marked in 1976, which generated blanket media coverage and widespread national excitement.
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The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to approve the mutual separation agreement between Williams and the city at Thursday evening’s commission meeting.
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Leo July 23 – August 22 When tempers meet quick words, choose kinder pacing.
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Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor.
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.
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Properly handling fire pit ashes prevents accidental fires and ensures safe disposal or reuse for your home and garden.
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Toilets flush more often, disposals run nonstop and hoses stay on for hours to fill kiddie pools or rinse off the grill.
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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