inclined

[ in-klahynd ]

adjective

1. deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
2. disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to ):

   He was inclined to stay.

3. having a physical tendency; leaning.
4. tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.

inclined

/ ɪnˈklaɪnd /

adjective

1. postpositiveoften foll byto having a disposition; tending
2. sloping or slanting

Other Words From

• half-in·clined adjective
• quasi-in·clined adjective
• unin·clined adjective
• well-in·clined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclined¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, inclined is from the Middle English word enclyned. See incline, -ed ²

Example Sentences

At one point, Trump told CNN: "I am inclined to pardon many of them. I can't say for every single one, because a couple of them, probably they got out of control."

From BBC

This year, voters who were inclined to fill out online polls were more likely to be Democrats, James Johnson of London-based polling firm JL Partners told the Times of London newspaper.

From BBC

Farrow hinted that she’s more inclined to return to her quiet life in Connecticut, though the election has both of them plotting their escape if Donald Trump returns to power.

From Los Angeles Times

On a true surface, the better batters are less inclined to make a mistake, the superior bowlers more armed with the skills to take wickets.

From BBC

During the early stages of the leadership election several Conservative MPs told the BBC they were inclined to support Badenoch but were put off by fractious interactions while she was in government.

From BBC

Related Words

• apt
• prone
• willing