Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

He is inclined to stay with the present organisation.

motivated

The most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word inclined is motivated.

• Struggled means to have difficulty doing something.
• Mystified means to be puzzled or perplexed.
• Motivated means to have a reason for doing something.
• Declined means to refuse or reject something.

Inclined and motivated are both verbs that mean to have a tendency or inclination to do something. However, inclined has a more neutral connotation, while motivated has a more positive connotation.