inclined

American  

[in-klahynd] / ɪnˈklaɪnd /

adjective

1. deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.

2. disposed; of a mind (usually followed byto ).

   He was inclined to stay.

3. having a physical tendency; leaning.

4. tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.

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inclined British  

/ ɪnˈklaɪnd /

adjective

1. having a disposition; tending

2. sloping or slanting

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Other Word Forms

• half-inclined adjective
• quasi-inclined adjective
• uninclined adjective
• well-inclined adjective

Etymology

Origin of inclined

First recorded in 1350–1400, inclined is from the Middle English word enclyned. See incline, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank is inclined to hold interest rates steady despite the energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of these investments—particularly those meant to replace creaky equipment—seem like the types regulators may be inclined to greenlight even if inflation runs rampant or the economy enters a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he seemed inclined to press the prosecutors to seek a change in Treasury policy given the alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Nothing to suggest to date, in terms of the behavior of the Iranians, that that is what they are inclined to do,” he said.

From Salon

At the same time, an epic collapse in property prices in China has left many there feeling poorer and less inclined to consume luxuries such as foreign-made alcohol.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• apt
• prone
• willing