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disposed

[dɪˈspoʊzd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
disposto, inclinado, propenso
1. Having a particular attitude, mood, or tendency towards something
He was not disposed to accept the offer.
Ele não estava disposto a aceitar a oferta.
2. Arranged or placed in a particular order or position
The furniture was disposed around the room.
O mobiliário estava disposto pela sala.
3. Having dealt with or gotten rid of something
The waste was properly disposed of.
O lixo foi adequadamente descartado.
4. Inclined or willing to do something
I am not disposed to argue about this matter.
Não estou inclinado a discutir este assunto.
Synonyms
inclinedwillingreadypreparedproneaptarrangedpositioned
Antonyms
unwillingreluctantdisinclinedaverse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disposto/disposta
Most common usage for willing or inclined
General Brazilian
descartado
Used when referring to waste disposal
Portugal
disposto/disposta
Same usage as Brazil for willingness
Portugal
eliminado
Alternative for waste disposal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

well-disposed towards someone
ill-disposed towards someone
disposed to do something
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