inclined

[ɪnˈklaɪnd]

inclined Definition

• 1. feeling willing or favorably disposed toward (an action, belief, or attitude)
• 2. having a tendency or preference; likely to do something
• 3. at an angle; sloping

Using inclined: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inclined" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am inclined to agree with you.

• Example

  She is inclined to be forgetful.

• Example

  He is inclined to take risks.

• Example

  The roof is inclined at a steep angle.

inclined Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inclined

• disposed
• prone
• apt
• likely
• sloping
• angled
• tilted

Antonyms for inclined

• disinclined
• unwilling
• unlikely
• level
• flat

Phrases with inclined

• inclined plane

  a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load

  Example

  The movers used an inclined plane to move the heavy furniture down the stairs.

• inclined to do something

  having a tendency or preference to do something

  Example

  She is inclined to procrastinate when it comes to studying.

• be inclined to agree/disagree

  to have a tendency or preference to agree or disagree with something

  Example

  I am inclined to agree with your proposal.

Origins of inclined

from Latin 'inclinare', meaning 'to bend or lean'

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Summary: inclined in Brief

The term 'inclined' [ɪnˈklaɪnd] refers to a willingness or preference towards something, as in 'I am inclined to agree with you.' It can also describe a slope or angle, as in 'The roof is inclined at a steep angle.' Phrases like 'inclined plane' and 'be inclined to agree/disagree' are common. Synonyms include 'disposed' and 'prone,' while antonyms include 'disinclined' and 'unlikely.'