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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

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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 The system works by stopping micro-inflammation, which disrupts the hair’s growth cycle, stopping new growth in its tracks and is easily caused by hormones, stress and genetic disposition. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression. Usa Today, USA Today, 27 June 2025 That process would happen without the formal bids or public referendum typically required for disposition of city property. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 Whether by design or disposition, from Wall Street to Main Streets, China to Chicago, the chaos and radical uncertainty sown by the President’s words and deeds finds consumer and corporate sentiment jumpier than Elon at a Trump rally before their break-up. Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for disposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
Noun
  • In the doc, Nobu comes across as a man with few flaws and a very even temperament.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 2 July 2025
  • Scientists say the bees' temperament is a defense mechanism to ward off predators.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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  • The inclination of those operating from this skillset is to evaluate the interrelationships and interconnections within and between steps, processes, systems and people.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
Noun
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    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
  • Although first responders have faced challenges such as heat, snakes and impassable roads due to flooding and debris, debris removal was still underway and improving, officials said Sunday.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 6 July 2025
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  • Researchers have genomically analyzed three specimens to date, but in each case, poor DNA preservation resulted in only partial sequences.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
  • The goal capped a pass sequence that showcased the patient buildup Smith sought versus the Orlando defense.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
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  • There are still a number of pending cases in which courts haven’t reached any major rulings yet, such as Trump’s defunding of NPR and the government’s agreement with El Salvador to imprison migrants.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The agreement comes during French President Macron symbolic trip to London in a first state visit for any European leader to the UK since the Brexit.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • With vintage variation inevitable, these older wines are used not to mask inconsistency, but to temper extremes.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Of all their players most likely to let his temper boil over, Marcos Acuna emerged as comfortably the most likely.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The Watch 8 series also offers a 12-minute running test to gauge your current aptitude for the activity from 1 (beginner) to 10 (pro).
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • Each drill was designed to test Beringer’s physical makeup and his aptitude for the game.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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  • Yet despite all these tools at their disposal, many small business owners remain dependent on agency models that limit autonomy.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 3 July 2025
  • Numerous violations found through the years As science discovered more and more problems arising from improper disposal of toxic chemicals, the laws evolved and became more strict — and facilities like Wayne Disposal found themselves in frequent noncompliance.
    Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2025

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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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