Tendency

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.