LEANING

[noun] [C] - a tendency to be interested in a subject, sport, way of life, etc. or to support a political party; inclinationHe showed an early leaning for/towards sport of all kinds.It will depend on the political leanings of the new committee members.The group shows little sign now of their earlier musical leanings.In those days it had been dangerous to be suspected of homosexual leanings.