inclination
noun
a disposition or bent, especially of the mind or will; a liking or preference.
inclinations
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pluralof inclination.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She is, the argument goes, a poet for the moms and the mushy-hearted, for readers with no formalist inclinations, for those more interested in enjoyment than enjambment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
And the postmeeting press conference could be especially revealing of Warsh’s policy and style inclinations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
But Gyllenhaal was never a trend-hopper, nor have his political inclinations ever suggested that he’s hyper-patriotic or conservative.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
The parents at home didn’t share their children’s political inclinations.
From Slate ● Dec. 2, 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
