disposition

Definition

  • noun: the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal
  • noun: the act or the power of 'disposing' or the state of being 'disposed'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: propensity, mood, inclination

Examples

  • It's nice to work with someone who has such a sunny 'disposition'. [=who is usually cheerful]

  • He always had a cheerful/nervous 'disposition'. [='temperament, personality']

  • the philanthropist's charitable 'dispositions' [=(less formally) 'donations']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) are for expert climbers only, and Gelado certainly have the right equipment. the strongest fingers of any primate and an utterly fearless disposition. But you need more than a head for heights to survive up here. A day in a Gelado's life reveals how they've risen to the challenge. (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: Mountains Season: 1 Episode 2