Synonyms of propensity
22 similar words
Another word for propensity is predisposition. Other synonyms of propensity are predilection, proclivity, fancy, love and taste.
Synonyms and similar words for propensity
nounAn inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
- proclivityA predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
- predispositionThe state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
- predilectionA condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
- propensionPropensity.
- affinity
- bagOne's preference.
- bent
- love
- cup of coffee
- cup of joe
- cup of teaAn activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.
- dish informalSomething that fits someone's tastes, interests, or abilities.
- fancyLove or amorous attachment.
- jamThat which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about.
- liking
- partiality
- penchant
- tilt US
- preference
- shine slangA liking for a person; a fancy.
- taste
- thing informal
Meaning of propensity
- noun An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
propensity in other languages
Questions about synonyms of propensity
- What is another word for propensity?
- Propensity has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as predisposition, predilection, proclivity, fancy, love and taste.
- What does propensity mean?
- Propensity means an inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: propensity (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
Last updated:
Cite this page: “Synonyms of propensity.” Word.ws, https://word.ws/synonyms/propensity. Based on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.