friendly disposition

Approachable, pleasant nature

A friendly disposition is a natural tendency toward warmth, openness, and goodwill in dealing with others.

Someone with a friendly disposition puts people at ease and approaches social situations with genuine amiability: Her friendly disposition made her popular with customers.

The phrase emphasizes temperament rather than behavior in a single moment.

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open arms · kindness · heart of gold · extroversion · people person · social butterfly · compassion · empathy · trustworthiness · altruism · neighborliness · affection · community spirit · inclusivity · generosity · sincerity · politeness · benevolence

Opposites
interpersonal warmth

friendly dispositioncoldness

Low temperature state

hostility · frostiness · standoffishness · unapproachability · coolness

social intent

friendly dispositionbelligerence

Warlike aggression

ill will · combativeness · aggressiveness · animosity · spitefulness

social engagement style

friendly dispositionsolitary nature

Preference for being alone

sullenness · surliness · gruffness · brusqueness · curtness

Family

friend, friendliness, disposition

Familiarity
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