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

"Doves" are seen to favor lower interest rates to boost the economy while "hawks" are inclined towards higher rates to curb inflation.

From Barron's

As analysts tout their enthusiasm about tech stocks, the SEC seems less inclined to stand in the way.

From Barron's

Such claims may be provocative even to readers favorably inclined to the book’s other arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m not inclined to tell Jakob about the book I stuffed into my pocket.

From Literature

At the time, he was seen as an inflation "hawk," a term describing policymakers more inclined to prioritize stable prices and low inflation.

From Barron's

Related Words

• apt
• prone
• willing