📜 Definition
To be inclined to do something / to be unwilling to do something: This sentiment tugs at the innards of decision-making, indicating exhaustive contemplation and hesitation. As an enduring cliché, it has been contemplating its retirement since its inception in the sixteenth century.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- Motivated / hesitant
- Willing / reluctant
- Ready / averse
Antonyms:
- Disinclined / eager
- Unwilling / enthusiastic
Humorous Quotes
- “I always find in my heart to do the laundry… except on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.” – Lyza Dirtylinen
- “To be inclined or not inclined? That is what keeps filling my procrastination queue.” – Hamletson Frantic
Proverbs & Common Phrases
- “Actions speak louder than words.”
- “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
- “Procrastination is the thief of time.”
Literature and Pop Culture References
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Books:
- Catch-22 by Joseph Heller: Examines everyday dilemmas and moral quandaries.
- Moby-Dick by Herman Melville: A man’s internal struggle and relentless quest.
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Poetry:
- “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…” — The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
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Songs:
- “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” by The Clash
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Movies:
- The Matrix: Neo’s dilemma—blue pill or red pill?
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: To choose the right goblet.
Intriguing Quiz about Inclinations
### Which of these expresses an inclination carefully considered?
- [x] To find it in one's heart
- [ ] Kissing chickens in Hogwarts
- [ ] Driving with jelly tires
- [ ] Listening to vegetable soup
> **Explanation:** "To find it in one's heart" means making a decision involving significant contemplation. The others? They belong in a reality where nonsense reigns supreme.
### True or False: 'Hemming and hawing' indicates an unwillingness to act.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True. "Hemming and hawing" exemplifies indecisive behavior and reluctance.
### Which of these is a genuine phrase?
- [ ] Compiling potatoes with a wrench
- [ ] Singing under water clouds
- [x] To be of two minds
- [ ] Flipping on banana peels
> **Explanation:** "To be of two minds" is a real English phrase indicating uncertainty or indecisiveness.
### True or False: 'Procrastination' is connected with an inclination.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False. Procrastination refers to delaying action despite knowing it's needed, not necessarily tied to the willingness but to avoidance.
Inspirational Farewell
As Ralph Waldo Emerson astutely put it, “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” Be bold in your inclinations, thoughtful in your hesitations, and remember that every decision propels the journey of your life forward.
🚀 Off you go, decision-maker! 🚀
