nastawiony

"Nastawiony" is a Polish adjective derived from the verb "nastawiać" (to set, to tune, to adjust). In contemporary usage it conveys several related meanings, most commonly referring to a person's mental or emotional disposition. When someone is described as "nastawiony na sukces", the phrase means that the individual is oriented toward success, showing determination and a positive attitude. Conversely, "nastawiony negatywnie" indicates a pessimistic or hostile outlook.

The term also appears in technical contexts, where it designates objects that have been calibrated or adjusted. For example, a "nastawiony instrument" is an instrument that has been tuned or set to a specific standard. In colloquial speech, "nastawiony" can describe a state of readiness, as in "był całkiem nastawiony do rozmowy", meaning the person was prepared and willing to engage in conversation.

Grammatical aspects: "nastawiony" agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies (masculine singular nominative form). Its feminine counterpart is "nastawiona", neuter "nastawione", and plural forms follow standard Polish adjective declension patterns.

The word reflects a broader linguistic tendency in Slavic languages to express attitude and intentionality through participial adjectives, linking mental states with the notion of being set or tuned toward a particular direction.