inclined

[in-klahynd]

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.

inclined

/ ɪnˈklaɪnd /

adjective

1. having a disposition; tending

2. sloping or slanting

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclined¹

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

Example Sentences

Pound was a notorious antisemite—long inclined that way, he was getting worse by the time of “Make It New.”

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But this could be self-selecting: Clients who want to invest more aggressively may simply seek out advisers who are similarly inclined.

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People are already inclined to save rather than spend and this only increases when there are perceptions of tough times ahead.

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If homeowners with low rates can assume another 3% loan when they buy a new house, they may be more inclined to list their house and buy another, which frees up inventory.

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Yet this moment seems a bit different — as though markets might be more fragile, and investors could be less inclined to simply stomp on the gas pedal at the first sign of any pullback.

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Related Words

• apt 
• prone 
• willing