proclivities

Definitions

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

A natural or habitual inclination or tendency, especially toward something objectionable.

Examples

His artistic proclivities were evident from a very young age.

The study explores the natural proclivities of different species toward social behavior.

Despite his scholarly background, he had strong proclivities for outdoor adventure.

Synonyms

inclinations tendencies predispositions penchants propensities predilections bent

Antonyms

aversions disinclinations antipathies repugnance indifference dislike avoidance