DISPOSITION definition: the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude. See examples of disposition used in a sentence.

When refering to a person's usual mood or attitude you would speak of their disposition, not their predisposition. However, when referring to a person's tendency, or inclination, the two words are …

Add to word list a person’s usual way of feeling or behaving; the tendency of a person to be happy, friendly, anxious, etc.: a cheerful disposition (Definition of disposition from the Cambridge Academic …

Definition of disposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

He always had a cheerful/nervous disposition. [= temperament, personality] It's nice to work with someone who has such a sunny disposition. [=who is usually cheerful] a dog with an excellent …

Someone's disposition is the way that they tend to behave or feel. The rides are unsuitable for people of a nervous disposition.

Disposition is approximately equivalent to prevailing frame of mind or spirit: "A patronizing disposition always has its meaner side" (George Eliot).

Someone's disposition is their mood or general attitude about life. If your friend woke up on the wrong side of the bed, tell her that she might need a disposition makeover.

A putting in order or being put in order; arrangement. The disposition of the troops.

• But Thieu Tri had chosen him as heir because of his mild disposition, and visitors to his court confirmed his moderation. • This sense of order is a given, fundamental, rather than negotiated, disposition.