How do you pronounce propensity?

propensity is pronounced as /prəˈpɛnsəti/.

Vocabularies
/
propensity

🎯propensity

noun

/prəˈpɛnsəti/

propeller proper

propensity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

propensity synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

propensity collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example Sentences

She has a propensity to trust people too easily.

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

He has a propensity for taking risks.

Synonyms

inclination, tendency, predisposition, leaning, proclivity, Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, disposition

Entry 1

inclination, tendency, predisposition, leaning, proclivity

Entry 2

Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition

Entry 3

inclination, tendency, disposition

Antonyms

aversion, dislike, disinclination, Aversion, Dislike, Reluctance, reluctance

Entry 1

aversion, dislike, disinclination

Entry 2

Aversion, Dislike, Reluctance

Entry 3

disinclination, aversion, reluctance

Collocations

propensity for, propensity to, natural propensity, strong propensity

Related Vocabularies

moccasin

A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.

Usefulness

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Wind

the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular di...

grid

a network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles

walking

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

gargoyle

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to ca...

Explore More

All Vocabularies