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the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How is the word disposition distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of disposition are character, personality, temperament, and temper. While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

a cheerful disposition

When is it sensible to use character instead of disposition?

While the synonyms character and disposition are close in meaning, character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.

strength of character

When could personality be used to replace disposition?

The words personality and disposition are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

a somber personality

When might temper be a better fit than disposition?

While in some cases nearly identical to disposition, temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

a resilient temper

When is temperament a more appropriate choice than disposition?

The words temperament and disposition can be used in similar contexts, but temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

an artistic temperament

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disposition Randle’s quiet disposition is a marked difference from the loud and fun-loving Towns, but his fit in the locker room has been smooth. Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 The page states that Jones was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at 39 years old after having no family history of colon cancer and no genetic dispositions to cancer. Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Nicole Kidman misses Venice Film Festival awards ceremony due to mother's death: 'My heart is broken' Elsewhere in the interview, Kidman also said that Antonio Banderas, who plays her character's husband in the film, brought a gracious disposition to the project. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 In the disposition of Warriors superstar Steph Curry. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for disposition 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
Noun
  • The study takes into account birth order, gender, temperament, and personality to predict which children would be favored by their parents.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Since its earliest days, New York City Ballet has shown contrasting tendencies, each aligned with the temperament of one of N.Y.B.C.’s two founding choreographers, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While the natural inclination may be to retreat into silos, to focus on what is within our immediate control, or to compete for limited resources, the challenges of the Intelligent Age cannot be solved in isolation.
    Klaus Schwab, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • But Evans argues that, to the contrary, few Germans truly shared such inclinations.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) defended his removal of Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) as House Intelligence Committee Chair as his own decision, not one ordered by President-elect Donald Trump.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The Hitchhiking Ghosts imagery that appears in the mirrors during the ride’s finale has also been updated during the removal of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • That included an eight-save sequence in the third, in which Arlington pulled John Snider (21 saves) for all 1:34 of a 4-on-4 down 3-1 with 5:09 left – and kept him off for a 26-second 6-on-4 advantage.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The average Premier League team have 57 sequences per match that start in the attacking half.
    Mark Carey, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Trump also signed an executive order Monday directing the United States to again withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The rare public apology was a key part of a settlement deal announced Wednesday in an 11th hour agreement to avert a high-stakes trial.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Children who are anxious may act out, have temper tantrums, or change their sleeping patterns, appetites, behavior, or moods, says Dr. Kumar.
    Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Nearly every parent will lose their temper with their kids at some point, which means a little bit of yelling might be inevitable.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman became the first Black coach to reach the championship game, an overdue development reflective of circumstances, opportunity and Freeman’s own aptitude.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
  • This soldier’s already showing plenty of aptitude for the spy lifestyle.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
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  • The Warriors have multiple movable first-round draft picks and a few second-rounders at their disposal, and from Chicago's perspective, the deal would hinge on those assets.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Oud is also one of the longest-lasting ingredients perfumers have at their disposal.
    Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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