Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deep-rooted

Adjective
/diːp ˈruːtɪd/
Definition
Firmly established and difficult to change.
Examples
  • The tradition of storytelling in this village is deep-rooted, passed down through generations.
  • He has deep-rooted fears about public speaking that he struggles to overcome.
  • Many deep-rooted social issues require comprehensive solutions.
Meaning
Referring to beliefs, feelings, or problems that are so ingrained in a person or society that they are hard to alter or remove.
Synonyms
  • Entrenched
  • Ingrained
  • Fixed
  • Established