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Disinclination vs Proclivity - What's the difference?

disinclination | proclivity |

As nouns the difference between disinclination and proclivity

is that disinclination is the state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike; indisposition while proclivity is a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.

disinclination

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike; indisposition.
  • proclivity

    English

    Noun

    (proclivities)
  • A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.
  • * , Episode 16
  • This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley.

    Synonyms

    * propensity