inclined
Americanadjective
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deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
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disposed; of a mind (usually followed byto ).
He was inclined to stay.
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having a physical tendency; leaning.
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tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.
adjective
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having a disposition; tending
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sloping or slanting
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
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While many sellers have considered price cuts, others are less inclined to do so, which may be why their homes are still listed.
From MarketWatch
"Nepal's leadership, even if at times seemingly inclined to lean toward one power or the other, aims to balance ties with India and China," South Asia expert Michael Kugelman told AFP.
From Barron's
And when it feels like a company is, as you put it, holding your stuff for ransom, you may feel even more inclined to cough up whatever amount they insist you pay.
From MarketWatch
A lame-duck Fed chair may focus more on cementing a reputation as an inflation fighter — and therefore be more inclined to raise rates.
From MarketWatch
In a market inclined to sell now and ask questions later, Uber’s stock may stay parked for a while longer.
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