inclined
adjectiveHaving a tendency or willingness to think or act in a particular way.
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Clear all filtersantagonistic
adjectiveActively opposed, hostile, or inclined to conflict.
averse
adjectiveStrongly disinclined or opposed to something.
bookish
adjectiveStrongly interested in books or learning, sometimes more than in practical experience.
contentious
adjectiveLikely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.
Likely to provoke disagreement
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cynical
adjectiveDistrustful of people's sincerity and inclined to assume selfish motives.
disgruntled
adjectiveDissatisfied and inclined to complain.
disinclined
adjectiveUnwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.
disposed
adjectiveWilling or having a tendency to do something.
indolent
adjectiveInclined to avoid work or exertion.
One word family: also includes indolence.
indulgent
adjectiveOverly willing to satisfy someone's wishes or excuse their behavior.
introspective
adjectiveInclined to examine one's own thoughts and feelings.
One word family: also includes introspection.
Examining one's inner life
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lachrymose
adjectiveTearful or inclined to cause tears.
loath
adjectiveUnwilling or reluctant.
loquacious
adjectiveInclined to talk at length.
prone
adjectiveLikely to experience something or behave in a particular way.
pugnacious
adjectiveEager or inclined to quarrel or fight.
reluctant
adjectiveHesitant or unwilling to do something.
skeptic
nounA person inclined to question claims rather than accept them readily.
submissive
adjectiveInclined to accept another person's authority or wishes without resistance.
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