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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Martin: So at the moment, the defense secretary Hegseth doesn't seem inclined to resign and the president doesn't seem inclined to ask him to or require him to.
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Obed Manuel, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
In winter or early spring when bay waters are still cold, redfish may be less inclined to pounce on larger meals or chase fast-moving food.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
The landscape, which the sheep aren’t always inclined to traverse, isn’t the only challenge.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Obed Manuel, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
In winter or early spring when bay waters are still cold, redfish may be less inclined to pounce on larger meals or chase fast-moving food.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
The landscape, which the sheep aren’t always inclined to traverse, isn’t the only challenge.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclined
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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