Definition of Proclivity

a natural inclination or tendency to act a certain way

Examples of Proclivity in a sentence

As a young child, the award-winning singer had a proclivity for music.  🔊

His proclivity for cooking made him a big hit in the homeowner’s association.  🔊

It is the proclivity of the gas companies to raise prices when demand is high.  🔊

If you cannot say anything else about her, you can certainly say she has a proclivity for drama!  🔊

While Franklin had overcome his gambling problem, he could not get past his proclivity to drink.  🔊

Your proclivity to only remember your side of the story is amazing!  🔊

Although Lawrence admired his girlfriend’s proclivity for trying new foods, he did not follow her lead and eat a grasshopper.  🔊

Because of her proclivity to wear unusual clothes, Tara was often a target of bullies.  🔊

Since the basketball player had a proclivity to play well at crunch time, the coach kept him on the bench until the fourth quarter.  🔊

The lawyer used his proclivity for exaggeration to pull the jury over to his side.  🔊

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