Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deeply-ingrained
adjective
/ˈdiːpli ɪnˈɡreɪnd/
Definition
Firmly established and difficult to change or remove.
Examples
- This belief is deeply ingrained in our culture.
- His fears were deeply ingrained from childhood experiences.
- The habit of procrastination can become deeply ingrained over time.
Meaning
Something that is deeply ingrained is firmly fixed or embedded in a person’s character or a situation, making it hard to alter or eliminate.
Synonyms
- Entrenched
- Deep-seated
- Rooted
- Ingrained
