Definition of PROPENSITY
: an often intense natural inclination or preference
See Examples of PROPENSITY
- He had a propensity for crime.
- <the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations>
- Other researches are exploring how the adolescent propensity for uninhibited risk taking propels teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol. —Claudia Wallis,Time, 10 May 2004
What do I think?: That I have a natural propensity for paranoia and scaring the crap out of myself. Also for being overdramatic.
What do I feel?: I feel like there is a very good reason for my propensity for drama. Specially when it is way past my bedtime.
How Could I use this word?: I could use it to describe many of my own traits... Which I already have.
How would I explain this word to others?: Most women have a propensity for chocolate at least once a month.
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