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04-May-2008, 07:39
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| | disposition, nature, attitude hello everybody,
could i use the following words interchangably:
disposition, nature, attitude .
i,e : my friend has such a great disposition ( nature, attitude )
thanks in advance | 
04-May-2008, 08:11
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| | Re: disposition, nature, attitude Quote:
Originally Posted by Khalid79 hello everybody,
could i use the following words interchangably:
disposition, nature, attitude .
i,e : my friend has such a great disposition ( nature, attitude )
thanks in advance | What are the differences?
Disposition=prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination.
Attitudes can be temporary.
Nature=the particular type of character which a person naturally has.
Which one would you use in your sentence? | 
04-May-2008, 17:15
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| | Re: disposition, nature, attitude Hi Khalid,
There are some more words of me concerning the matter in question: disposition = one's usual mood; temperament: attitude = a state of mind or a feeling; disposition: had a positive attitude about work. nature = the combination of emotional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguishes an individual: character, complexion, disposition, makeup, personality. disposition: Definition, Synonyms and Much More from Answers.com attitude: Definition, Synonyms and Much More from Answers.com nature: Definition, Synonyms and Much More from Answers.com attitude = bearing, disposition, mood. disposition = character, nature, temperament. Disposition is approximately equivalent to prevailing frame of mind or spirit: “A patronizing disposition always has its meaner side” Nature denotes native or inherent qualities: “It is my habit,—I hope I may say, my nature,—to believe the best of people”
a belligerent attitude
a defiant attitude
a surly attitude
a casual attitude
a cavalier attitude
a patronizing attitude
an irreverent attitude
a liberal attitude
a negative attitude
a positive attitude
a reverent attitude
a scornful attitude
a friendly attitude
an impartial attitude
a gay disposition
a cruel disposition
a domineering disposition
a bland disposition
a buoyant disposition
a cheerful disposition
a genial disposition
a pleasant disposition
a sunny disposition
a mild disposition
an unpleasant disposition
an impetuous nature
a placid nature
a good nature
an ill nature
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05-May-2008, 05:24
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| | Re: disposition, nature, attitude Hi Vil,
I'v just read your answer now, i highly appreciate it .
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