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disposition

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/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ · dis-po-si-tion

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Meanings

nounformal

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

کسی شخص کی ذہن اور کردار کی اندرونی خصوصیات۔

مزاج

mizaj

Formal: تناہی

Synonyms

naturetemperamentcharacterفطرتکردارطبیعت

Antonyms

indifferenceapathyبے حسیعدم دلچسپی

Common Collocations

  • disposition towards others
  • playful disposition
  • disposition of the mind

Example Sentences

Her positive disposition made her popular among her peers.

اس کا مثبت مزاج اسے اپنے ہم عصروں میں مقبول بنا دیتا ہے۔

Us ka musbat mizaj use apne hum asron mein maqbul bana deta hai.

He has a cheerful disposition that lights up the room.

اس کا خوش مزاجی کمرے کو روشن کر دیتی ہے۔

Us ka khush mizaji kamray ko roshan kar deti hai.

Her disposition to help others is truly admirable.

دوسروں کی مدد کرنے کی اس کی خصلت واقعی قابل تعریف ہے۔

Dusron ki madad karne ki is ki khaslat waqai qabil e tareef hai.

Easily Confused With

disposition:Disposition refers to a person's character or mood, while 'disposal' refers to the act of getting rid of something.

Word Family

dispositional
adjectiveمزاجی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'disposition' as 'how one is placed in mind.'

Imagine a palette of colors representing different personalities.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہوئے ہم یوں کہ اپنے مزاج کو بھول گئے، زندگی کی راہوں میں کیا کیا تو بھول گئے۔

Hue hum yun keh apne mizaj ko bhool gaye, Zindagi ki rahon mein kya kya to bhool gaye.

We became so that we forgot our own temperament,\nIn the paths of life, we forgot so much.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا مزاج اچھا، اس کا ہر کام اچھا۔

Jis ka mizaj acha, us ka har kaam acha.

A good temperament results in good deeds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "dispositio" — arrangement, ordering

First known use: 14th century

The word 'disposition' has evolved from its Latin roots signifying arrangement, gradually expanding to refer to a person's inherent qualities and tendencies.