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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Other experts, though, were less inclined to believe the court will rule against the president, pointing to recent court opinions.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The coaches may be even less inclined to start Comrie more if the defense struggles without Samberg.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
If the labor market shows signs of resiliency, the central bank may be less inclined to cut its benchmark rate.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
And that Chinese engineers are not inclined to innovate.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The coaches may be even less inclined to start Comrie more if the defense struggles without Samberg.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
If the labor market shows signs of resiliency, the central bank may be less inclined to cut its benchmark rate.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
And that Chinese engineers are not inclined to innovate.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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