Words Describing Tendencies

adjective having a tendency or inclination to do something

preposition likely to or prone to

• He is apt to arrive early for meetings, showing his punctuality and dedication.
• She's apt to forget her keys when she's in a rush.
• I'm apt to bail on plans if something better comes up.
• His mind is apt to wander during long lectures, making it hard for him to focus.

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

• Her proclivity for detail-oriented work made her the perfect candidate for the job.
• I've noticed your proclivity for sleeping in on weekends.
• His proclivity for drama always makes things interesting.
• The artist's proclivity for bold colors shines through in all of his paintings.