inclination
noun
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desire, capability, penchant, aptitude, predisposition, leaning, disposition, propensity, bias, prejudice, preference, impulse, temperament, predilection, appetite, affection, proclivity, whim, trend, mindExamples from the Web for inclination
Contemporary Examples of inclination
After all, almost everyone with the inclination to vote will show up at a polling place.
This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial.
There is the inclination to respond this complaint on legal grounds.
“The inclination of the human heart is evil from youth,” the Yahwist explains.
The Backstory of ‘Noah’ Is Full of Giants, Horny Angels, and a Grieving GodTim Townsend
March 28, 2014
“To get up and soothe is not my inclination,” says a defiant Romney.
Historical Examples of inclination
I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
Indeed, Madam, you did me justice to say, I have no inclination to marry at all.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
But give up an inclination, and there is some merit in that.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
What must I think of the man who would wish me to be his wife against my inclination?
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
In addition to this motive he felt an inclination to probe the matter to its utmost depths.
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