Bias, aptness, and bent are all synonyms for tendency. Aversion and disinclination are antonyms of tendency. And here are 28 another word for tendency.
The noun "tendency" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 3 synonyms with 4 letters, 4 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 2 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, and 2 synonyms with 14 letters, for a total of 26 synonyms for tendency.
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.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Rarity, infrequency | Regularity, rate |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Well rounded | Narrow-minded, one-dimensional | Balanced, complete |
| Sequence | Disorder, randomness | Succession, order |
| Under | More than, over | Less than, lower than |
| Legend | Myth, fact | Myth, saga |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Understand | Ignore, misunderstand, confuse | Appreciate, recognize |
| Lavender | Charcoal, scentless | Lilac, mauve |
| Misunderstand | Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea | Misapprehend, misinterpret |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Occurrence | Rarity, anomaly | Event, incident |
| Encompasses | Excludes, omits | Surround, enclose |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Discrepancy | Similarity, correspondence | Inconsistency, difference |
| Agenda | Disorganization, chaos | Schedule, plan |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Preference | Disfavor, aversion | Liking, partiality |
| Absence | Presence, availability | Non-attendance, non-appearance |
| Recommendation | Advisory, disapproval | Advice, counsel |
| Incident | Normalcy, non-occurrence | Event, occurrence |
| Of the essence | Inessential, unimportant, non-essential | Vital, essential |
| Essence | Superficiality, insignificance | Quintessence, soul |
| Audience | Performers, speakers | Spectators, listeners |
| Dependant | Independent, self-reliant | Child, minor |
| Dependent | Independent, self-sufficient | Conditional on, contingent on |
| Intend | Disregard, neglect | Plan, mean |
| Intended | Accidental, unplanned | Deliberate, intentional |
| Endeavour | Neglect, idleness | Try, attempt |
| Reminder | Oblivion, amnesia | Prompt, notification |
| Pandemic | Endemic, eradication | Widespread, prevalent |
| Underlying | Subordinate, overt | Fundamental, basic |
| Identify | Ignore, overlook | Recognize, single out |
| Identified | Unidentified, misidentified | Recognized, determined |
| Encourage | Discourage, discouraging, unsupportive | Hearten, cheer |
| Patience | Impatience, urgency | Forbearance, tolerance |
| Wonder | Indifference, apathy | Awe, admiration |
| Competent | Incompetent, unqualified | Capable, proficient |
| Reference | Disregard, silence | Mention of, allusion to |
| Understandable | Incomprehensible, unfathomable | Comprehensible, easy to understand |
| Existence | Non-existence, extinct | Alive, existing |
| Tension | Slackness, looseness | Tightness, tautness |
| Fancy | Plain, simple | Wish for, want |
| Intention | Inadvertency, accident | Aim, purpose |
| Trend | Reversal, stagnation | Tendency, movement |
| Identity | Anonymity, disguise | Name, specification |
| Hidden | Visible, exposed | Concealed, secret |
| Indeed | Moderately, slightly, by no means | As expected, to be sure |
| Unprecedented | Normal, common | Unparalleled, unequalled |
| Tremendous | Tiny, small, slight, soft | Very great, huge |
| Friend | Enemy, opponent | Companion, boon companion |