Tendency

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Synonyms Propensity, proneness, likelihood, disposition, bent, penchant, susceptibility, readiness, trend, drift, gravitation, bias, course, turn, proclivity, aptness, inclination, predisposition, leaning, predilection, liability, habit, movement, swing, orientation, direction, and tide.

Example Sentences

He has a tendency to procrastinate.

There’s a tendency for people to overreact.

She showed a tendency toward perfectionism.

The tendency to worry is common.