seem prone

Frequency: 7.045.2 per million words

to appear to have a tendency to be affected by something

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Examples (10)

  • The old car seems prone to breaking down, especially on long trips.
  • He seems prone to making careless mistakes when he's tired.
  • Children with certain allergies seem prone to developing skin rashes.
  • This particular software seems prone to freezing if too many applications are open.
  • Despite her efforts, she seems prone to catching colds every winter.
  • The new system, unfortunately, seems prone to security vulnerabilities.
  • Certain personality types seem more prone to stress and anxiety.
  • Why does this delicate fabric always seem prone to wrinkling so easily?
  • He used to be very healthy, but lately, he seems prone to minor injuries.
  • If a person seems prone to sudden mood swings, it might indicate an underlying issue.