prone to
Likely to experience
Prone to means having a tendency or inclination toward something, usually something undesirable: prone to exaggeration, prone to accidents, prone to mood swings.
The phrase suggests a recurring pattern rather than a one-time occurrence.
Someone prone to something doesn't always do it, but does it more often than others might.
- disposedInclined toward something
- givenAccepted as fact
- inclinedTending toward, tilted
- at riskSubject to danger
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
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