disposition

Intermediate

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

noun
A person's natural traits and tendencies

disposition in a sentence

  • “Her friendly disposition made her approachable and well-liked by her peers.”
  • “Her easy disposition and sociability masked the intensity of her feelings.”
  • “His disposition was to always think negatively.”
  • “He has a disposition toward criminal behavior.”

What does “disposition” mean?

disposition (noun) means a person's natural traits and tendencies. It is pronounced /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "disposition" mean?
disposition (noun) means: A person's natural traits and tendencies
How do you pronounce "disposition"?
"disposition" is pronounced /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "disposition" in a sentence?
Here is "disposition" used in a sentence: Her friendly disposition made her approachable and well-liked by her peers.

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