Tendency

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.

Example Sentences

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

He has a tendency to forget small details.

Synonyms

inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity, habit

Entry 1

inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity

Entry 2

inclination, habit, propensity, proclivity, disposition

Antonyms

aversion, disinclination, reluctance, dislike, avoidance

Entry 1

aversion, disinclination, reluctance

Entry 2

dislike, avoidance

Collocations

natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency, human tendency

Entry 1

natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency

Entry 2

strong tendency, natural tendency, general tendency, human tendency