Bent

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

strongly determined or having a natural talent or inclination for something

Example Sentences

She has a natural bent for music and art.

She is bent on becoming a successful lawyer.

Example Expressions

bent on

Synonyms

inclination, tendency, aptitude, talent, disposition, determined, inclined, resolved, focused, committed

Entry 1

inclination, tendency, aptitude, talent, disposition

Entry 2

determined, inclined, resolved, focused, committed

Antonyms

aversion, dislike, inability, indifferent, apathetic, unwilling

Entry 1

aversion, dislike, inability

Entry 2

indifferent, apathetic, unwilling

Collocations

natural bent, artistic bent, bent for learning, musical bent, bent on, bent towards, criminal bent

Entry 1

natural bent, artistic bent, bent for learning, musical bent

Entry 2

bent on, artistic bent, bent towards, criminal bent