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inclined

[ɪnˈklaɪnd]

inclined Definition

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

Phrases with inclined

  • 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.

  • 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.'