Proclivity (Noun)
Meaning
A natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She has a proclivity for buying shoes, and her closet is overflowing with them.
- His proclivity for taking risks often puts him at odds with his more cautious colleagues.
- The company's proclivity for innovation has led to numerous breakthroughs in the field.
- He has a proclivity for telling the same story over and over again, much to the annoyance of his friends.
- Her proclivity for getting lost in new cities has become a running joke among her travel companions.