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proclivity

UK
/prəˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/
US
/proʊˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/

Translations

proclivitynoun
proclivities
pl
UK
/prəˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/
US
/proʊˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/
She has a proclivity for exaggeration, often making stories more dramatic than they are.
Elle a une propension à exagérer, rendant souvent ses histoires plus dramatiques qu'elles ne le sont.
Additional translations
penchantS'emploie pour une inclination marquée ou un goût habituel pour quelque chose.
Synonyms
inclination
tendency
predilection
penchant
disposition
leaning
bias
habit

Definitions

proclivitynoun
A natural or habitual inclination or tendency, especially towards something objectionable or undesirable.
She has a proclivity for exaggeration, often making stories more dramatic than they are.
A predisposition or propensity toward a particular action, habit, or thing, not necessarily negative.
His proclivity to take risks made him a successful entrepreneur.
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