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Another word for proclivity

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• noun (Context 1)

A natural or habitual inclination, tendency, or predisposition toward a particular behavior, activity, or state, especially one perceived as undesirable or hard to resist.

Usage Example

"His propensity for procrastination often meant that he worked late into the night before major deadlines."

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propensity
inclination
predisposition
tendency
Strong
penchant
predilection
leaning
bent

Opposites of proclivity

The opposite of proclivity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disinclination
aversion
antipathy
reluctance
distaste
repugnance
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• Nearby Words

proclaim
proclaimer
proclamation
proclivity
procrastinate
procrastination
procrastinator

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Proclivity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/proclivity
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