1
: having inclination, disposition, or tendency
2
a
: having a leaning or slope
b
: making an angle with a line or plane
Examples of inclined in a Sentence
people who are inclined toward volunteering
a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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This younger demographic might just be more inclined to try and trust self-driving cars.
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John Koetsier, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Chelsea’s away support is one of the best, but everyone is together, everyone is singing and more inclined to join in.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Central-leaning Republicans are more inclined to keep certain programs in place that could benefit the voters in their districts.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
But those same sources indicated the Padres seem inclined to keep their pitching staff intact.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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John Koetsier, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Chelsea’s away support is one of the best, but everyone is together, everyone is singing and more inclined to join in.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Central-leaning Republicans are more inclined to keep certain programs in place that could benefit the voters in their districts.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
But those same sources indicated the Padres seem inclined to keep their pitching staff intact.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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