tendency

[ten-duhn-see] / ˈtɛn dən si /

NOUN

inclination to think or do in a certain way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bias habit impulse leaning penchant propensity shift trend type weakness

STRONG

addiction affection bent current custom disposition drift inclining liability mind mindset partiality predilection predisposition proclivity proneness readiness run set slant susceptibility temperament thing turn usage way

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate

STRONG

antipathy disinclination disinterest hatred

NOUN

direction of movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bias inclination leaning movement shift trend

STRONG

aim bearing bent course current curve drift drive heading purport run tenor turn turning way

Example Sentences

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Also, his tendency of putting his left foot forward and leaning on it could throw off his balance.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study shows that while humans are far from the most monogamous creatures, our tendency to pair up for life is still remarkable compared with many other species.

From BBC

Negativity bias — that practically universal human tendency to give more weight to negative developments — is almost certainly costing you.

From MarketWatch

It looks like the perfect setup for a Santa rally —the tendency for stocks to drift higher from Christmas Eve into early January.

From Barron's

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