inclinations

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

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

You can also prompt the bot to retain additional inclinations, and delete current ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025

Zmigrod suggests that we can change our neural networks and become more open to difference simply by observing our inclinations to go along with or resist authority.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

She knows full well what it’s like to tamp down your natural inclinations, to force a smile when you feel numb.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline