dis.po.si.tion .dIs7pE5zIF7[n n [C] a person's character; whether a person is usually happy, often anxious, etc. 性情 She has a/is of a nervous/cheerful/sunny disposition. 她有神经质的/快乐的/开朗的性格。 As a child he had a very lively, happy disposition. 他小时候性格非常活泼快乐。