inclinations

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tendency, bent n.
slant, angle n.

NOUN

tendency, bent

Synonyms

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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

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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

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inclinations

Kallman’s unexpected involvement disconcerted Stravinsky, who feared Auden’s sexual inclinations were clouding his literary judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Many believe Jefferson’s frenemy Alexander Hamilton had obvious romantic inclinations toward John Laurens, a military strategist for George Washington.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

And the postmeeting press conference could be especially revealing of Warsh’s policy and style inclinations.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

The parents at home didn’t share their children’s political inclinations.

From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2025

I will uncover and invoke inclinations and aversions.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee