tendency
♦ ten|den|cy /t'endənsi/ (tendencies)
1 [N-COUNT] with supp
A tendency is a worrying or unpleasant habit or action that keeps occurring.
...the government's tendency towards secrecy in recent years.
2 [N-COUNT] with supp
A tendency is a part of your character that makes you behave in an unpleasant or worrying way.
He is spoiled, arrogant and has a tendency towards snobbery...
1 [N-COUNT] with supp
A tendency is a worrying or unpleasant habit or action that keeps occurring.
...the government's tendency towards secrecy in recent years.
2 [N-COUNT] with supp
A tendency is a part of your character that makes you behave in an unpleasant or worrying way.
He is spoiled, arrogant and has a tendency towards snobbery...