What is the part of speech? Is it formal?

It is a noun. Yes, it is common in academic and IELTS writing.

How is disposition different from character?

It means your usual mood or nature; similar to temperament or character.

How can I use disposition in a sentence?

Use it to describe a person’s nature: ‘He has a calm **disposition**.’

Is disposition a common word?

It is a common word in both speech and writing.

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disposition

/dɪˈspɒz.ɪʃ.ən/

IELTSAcademic

noun

The usual mood or nature of a person; a tendency to behave in a certain way.

She has a gentle and kind **disposition**.
He shows a **disposition** to argue.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: disposition suits formal writing and describes an ingrained mood or nature, whereas temperament often implies emotional reactivity, nature feels general, and character focuses on moral qualities. Choose disposition when highlighting a stable tendency rather than a passing mood.

In other languages

Spanish: disposición
Japanese: 気質
Korean: 성격
Vietnamese: tính cách
Chinese: 性格

Common phrases

good dispositionin a cheerful dispositionchange your dispositionnatural disposition

Synonyms

nature temperament character mood inclination

Related words

character nature temperament mood habit

Frequently asked questions

What is the part of speech? Is it formal?: It is a noun. Yes, it is common in academic and IELTS writing.
How is disposition different from character?: It means your usual mood or nature; similar to temperament or character.
How can I use disposition in a sentence?: Use it to describe a person’s nature: ‘He has a calm **disposition**.’
Is disposition a common word?: It is a common word in both speech and writing.