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Another word for disposition

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Noun

  1. A person's customary manner of emotional response

    See also:

    be

  2. The combination of emotional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguishes an individual

    See also:

    be

  3. An inclination to something

    See also:

    like

    approach

  4. A way or condition of being arranged

    See also:

    order

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Another word for disposition

Noun

  1. Arrangement

    See also:

    organization

    order

    disposal

  2. Temperament

    See also:

    temperament

    temperament

    mood

    inclination

    character

Synonym Study

  • Personality is applied to the sum of physical, mental, and emotional qualities that distinguish one as a person an abrasive personality and, unqualified, suggests attractiveness or charm a girl with personality
  • Character is applied to the sum of moral qualities associated with an individual a weak character and, unqualified, suggests moral strength, self-discipline, etc. a man of character
  • Temper refers to one's basic emotional nature, esp. as regards relative quickness to anger a hot temper, an even temper
  • Temperament refers to the balance of traits that are manifested in one's behavior or thinking an artistic temperament
  • Disposition refers to the normal or prevailing aspect of one's nature a genial disposition
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Sentence Examples

  • He was a man of strong mind, honourable spirit and affectionate disposition, energetic both in speech and in writing.

  • All this, like the other parts of the disposition, was not and could not be executed.

  • This disposition on the left flank increased Pierre's doubt of his own capacity to understand military matters.

  • Yet, in spite of all, his jovial disposition and good-humoured cynicism saved him from unpopularity, and rendered his death an occasion of mourning.

  • He was also of a most humane disposition and a friend of Liberal institutions.

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