inclined
word · lemma: incline
/ˌɪnˈkɫaɪnd/
in-KLYND
/ɪnklˈaɪnd/
in-KLYND
Definition
If you are inclined to do something, you want or feel likely to do it. It can also mean sloping or at an angle, not flat.
Usage & Nuances
'Inclined' is slightly formal and more common in writing. Often used with 'to' (e.g., 'inclined to agree'), describing attitudes or tendencies. Can describe both physical angles and personal tendencies. Don't confuse with 'declined' (refused).
Spanish: inclinado - propenso - dispuestoPortuguese (BR): inclinado - propenso - predispostoPortuguese (PT): inclinado - propenso - predispostoChinese (Simplified): 倾向的 - 倾斜的 - 乐意的Chinese (Traditional): 傾向的 - 傾斜的 - 樂意的Hindi: झुका हुआ - प्रवृत्त - इच्छुकArabic: مائل - ميال - راغبBengali: ঝোঁকপ্রবণ - ঢালুRussian: склонный - наклонённыйJapanese: 傾いている - 傾斜したVietnamese: nghiêng - có xu hướngKorean: 기울어진 - ~하는 경향이 있는Turkish: eğilimli - eğikUrdu: مائل - رجحان رکھنے والاIndonesian: cenderung - miring
Example Sentences
She is inclined to help others.
basic
The road is slightly inclined.
basic
I am inclined to agree with you.
basic
I'm not inclined to go out tonight—it's too cold.
natural
If you're inclined, we can leave early today.
natural
She's always inclined to see the bright side of things.
natural