proclivity
nounHow to pronounce proclivity:
Definition of proclivity:
- proclivity (noun):
- a natural inclination.
- a tendency or inclination
- an inclination or predisposition toward something
- a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable
Synonyms for proclivity:
addiction
affection
affinity
aptitude
bent
bias
devices
disposition
genius
impulse
inclination
kink
knack
leaning
liableness
liking
partiality
penchant
predilection
predisposition
preference
proneness
propensity
talent
tendency
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Antonyms for proclivity:
abhorrence
abnormality
animosity
antipathy
apathy
aversion
calm
calmness
coolness
disarrangement
disbelief
discouragement
disfavor
disfavour
disgust
disinclination
disinterest
dislike
distaste
enmity
failure
fairness
hate
hatred
ill will
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- situation
- scientifical
- rotisserie
- oncology
- good-humouredness
- adversary
- unserious
- violation
- emergency
- distributive
- activities
- January's
- significant
- society
- interference
- insomnia
- catastrophic
- divinity
- asexual
- carelessly
- infuriate
- Eliana
- consecution
- economic
- oblivious
- Italian
- inventory
- impermeable
- escapeway
- deviation
- wilhelmina
- computerize
- nihilistic
- microliter
- diligently
- re-energized
- raison d'être
- exactitude
- energizer
- travelable
- covetousness
- resignation
- consistency
- discernible
- prevaricate
- diversity
- cytoplasm
- Sacagawea
- contraindicate
- inflammable
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