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inclination

[in-kluh-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn kləˈneɪ ʃən /
NOUN
tendency, bent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affection appetite aptitude bias capability desire disposition impulse leaning penchant predilection predisposition preference prejudice proclivity propensity temperament
STRONG
aptness attachment attraction capacity drift druthers fancy fondness groove idiosyncrasy liking mind movement partiality persuasion pleasure proneness slant stomach susceptibility taste thing trend turn type urge velleity weakness whim will wish
WEAK
cup of tea soft spot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antipathy aversion disgust disinclination dislike distaste fairness hate hatred indifference repulsion
STRONG
disbelief inability
NOUN
slant, angle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
leaning
STRONG
acclivity bank bend bending bevel bow bowing cant declivity deviation direction downgrade grade gradient hill incline lean list pitch ramp slope tilt

Example Sentences

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Still, he didn’t return to face his accusers, and the UAE appeared to have little inclination to extradite him, said Ahmad Hadi, 48, a physician who is Ashaal’s brother-in-law.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Instead, get the AI to compare the pros and cons of your go-to path with an option that is the opposite of your usual inclination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

While the natural inclination is to draw comparisons to the 1970s – the Yom Kippur war of 1973 and the Iranian revolution of 1979 – the strategists say they don’t quite fit.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

"Growing up, I had no inclination," Christopher said.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Howard’s inclination was to scratch him, but the potential consequences were daunting.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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