Definition of Propensity
a natural inclination or tendency
Examples of Propensity in a sentence
My mother has a propensity to drink when she gets anxious. 🔊
Although Jason is smart enough to do well in college, his propensity for partying may interfere with his grades. 🔊
When reading the story, the first element one notices is the writer’s propensity to describe the setting in vivid details. 🔊
Jill’s propensity to lie is going to get her into trouble one of these days. 🔊
My mother-in-law can not get over her propensity to interfere in my marriage. 🔊
Rather than admit their real weight, many women have the propensity to fib about their actual sizes. 🔊
Successful business leaders are courageous and show a propensity for taking risks. 🔊
While Janet has the propensity to be bossy, she is still a great coworker who gets along with everyone. 🔊
My father’s propensity for eating unhealthy foods led him to become obese. 🔊
Because Peter is a professional food critic, he has the propensity to be very critical of his wife's cooking. 🔊
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