How do you pronounce proclivity?

proclivity is pronounced as /prəˈklɪvɪti/.

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proclivity

🎯proclivity

noun

/prəˈklɪvɪti/

Proclamation procrastinate

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Meaning

a natural tendency or inclination to do something, especially something bad

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior.

Example Sentences

He has a proclivity for taking unnecessary risks.

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

He has a proclivity for taking risks in business.

Synonyms

inclination, tendency, predisposition, propensity, leaning, Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition

Entry 1

inclination, tendency, predisposition, propensity, leaning

Entry 2

inclination, tendency, predisposition

Entry 3

Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition

Antonyms

aversion, dislike, reluctance, Aversion, Dislike, Reluctance

Entry 1

aversion, dislike

Entry 2

aversion, dislike, reluctance

Entry 3

Aversion, Dislike, Reluctance

Collocations

proclivity for, natural proclivity, proclivity toward, strong proclivity

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