INCLINED Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

inclined 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈklīnd

as in willing

having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) we couldn't have convinced her if she weren't already so inclined

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as in attached

having a liking or affection a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music

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as in prone

having a tendency to be or act in a certain way a kindly couple who are inclined to be helpful to strangers

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as in leaning

running in a slanting direction the highway ramps and other inclined roadways were treacherous during the ice storm

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inclined

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verb

past tense of incline

as in tilted

to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

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as in tended

to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

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Recent Examples of inclined

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And for all the love NHL social media teams have been giving the show, the players themselves seem less inclined to lean into the moment. —

Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026 Pushing back Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Rubio hinted the administration is not inclined to do so. —

Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

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All the same, certain timely political issues — either the Middle East or immigration domestically, topics one might presume Riley or anyone else might be inclined to speak about — were never addressed from the stage of Austin’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday night. —

Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 The Dolphins are expected to explore signing Packers quarterback Malik Willis when teams can begin talking to free agents on Monday, with the understanding that Miami isn’t positioned or inclined to immerse itself in a bidding war. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclined

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What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Often misunderstood and frequently overlooked, Calabria rewards travelers who are willing to slow down and engage with the area in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

— Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026