inclined

adjective

in·​clined in-ˈklīnd 

 sense 2 also  ˈin-ˌklīnd

1

: having inclination, disposition, or tendency

2

a

: having a leaning or slope

b

: making an angle with a line or plane

Synonyms

• amenable
• disposed
• fain
• game
• glad
• minded
• ready
• willing

Examples of inclined in a Sentence

people who are inclined toward volunteering

a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

One concern voiced by critics is that receiving a basic income could make people less inclined to work. —Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025

The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it. —Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Athletes with less lucrative deals might be completely covered and a little more inclined to stay in state as a result. —Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025

And though there may not be accountability for those at the top, some analysts warn that there could be consequences in terms of morale and frustration that may make service members less inclined to follow strict classification protocols in the future. —Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inclined

• inclined plane
• so inclined

Rhymes for inclined

• countersigned
• disinclined
• humankind
• interlined
• intertwined
• mastermind
• misaligned
• nonaligned
• predefined
• realigned
• reassigned
• recombined

Kids Definition

inclined

adjective

: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency

was inclined to stay up late