inclined
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,962 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,185 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- (often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency wasn't inclined to believe the excuseinclined to be moody
- at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position an inclined plane
- having made preparations also: disposed, fain, prepared prepared to take risks
inclined in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
The Bow of Orange Ribbon · Amelia E. Barr · Chapter 1
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For some reason the pony didn't seem inclined to start.
The High School Boys' Canoe Club · H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock · Chapter 1
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He had no idea that life could be so overbearing, and he was inclined to resent his own insignificance.
The Money Master, Complete · Gilbert Parker · Chapter 1
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Miss Tilton was inclined to believe that it formed part of some exotic pirate hoard discovered by old Captain Obed Marsh.
The Shadow over Innsmouth · H.P. Lovecraft · Chapter 1
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The queen put on mourning, but was no more inclined than before to render any really efficient aid to the Netherlands.
By Pike and Dyke · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1