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

There are plenty of reasons to bash California, if one is so inclined.

From Los Angeles Times

This suggests that many college students aren’t academically prepared or even inclined.

From The Wall Street Journal

For stocks, cryptocurrencies, precious metals, and other risky assets, investors were more inclined to sell first and ask questions later.

From Barron's

But some investors right now don’t seem inclined to stick around and find out who that will be.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taken together, the California and Texas decisions show that the justices are inclined to grant broad leeway to state legislatures engaged in unusual and strategic mid-decade redistricting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• apt
• prone
• willing