SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
proclivity
noun
A strong or habitual inclination, often toward something viewed unfavorably.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Habitual inclination
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Usage distinction
Return to topProclivity often introduces a disapproved habit. Penchant and predilection more readily describe a preference or liking.
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His proclivity for interrupting made group discussions difficult.
Anika's prowess became clear when she carved a complex border with exceptional precision during a demonstration. Her penchant for geometric patterns gave many of her designs a recognizable character. Yet she also noticed a proclivity for filling every available space, even when an image would benefit from an open area.
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