inclination (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or liking.
Examples
He had an inclination to agree with her, even though he knew it was risky.
Her inclination was to stay home and read rather than go to the party.
The job requires a certain inclination towards problem-solving.
How to Use inclination
- inclination to do (prepositional phrase)
- A tendency or urge to perform a specific action. — "He has an inclination to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks."
- inclination towards (prepositional phrase)
- A liking or preference for something or someone. — "She showed an inclination towards art from a very young age."
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