propense

/ˈprɒpɛns, ˈprɒpɛnz/

Definitions

1. adjective

Disposed or inclined in a particular way, especially in a way that is morally or intellectually unsound.

“The young man was propense to violence and was quickly removed from the scene.”

2. noun

A person who is disposed or inclined in a particular way, especially in a way that is morally or intellectually unsound.

“The propenses of the town were a concern to the local authorities.”

3. verb

To dispose or incline (something or someone) in a particular way, especially in a way that is morally or intellectually unsound.

“The corrupt politician was accused of propensing the youth with his radical views.”

Synonyms

  • disposed
  • inclined
  • prone
  • tended

Antonyms

  • immune
  • resistant
  • unbiased
  • uninfluenced