proclivity

Definition

  • noun: a strong natural liking for something that is usually bad
  • noun: an inclination or predisposition toward something
  • usually singular

Examples

  • Why do some people have a 'proclivity' for violence? [=why are some people violent?]

  • He shows no 'proclivity' towards aggression. [=he is not aggressive]

  • She has a 'proclivity' [='tendency'] to assume the worst.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that live in Kevin's body, that I've gotten from Barry. I think, I'm talking to Dennis. But he's been banned from the light because among other reasons. He has a proclivity to watch young girls dance naked, which he himself knows it's wrong. And he's fought against it with a little success. (..)
    2016 Split