Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ingrained
adjective
/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/
Definition
Deeply fixed or firmly established.
Examples
- Her ingrained sense of loyalty made it hard for her to leave the job.
- Many ingrained traditions are difficult to break.
- The child’s ingrained fear of dogs took time to overcome.
Meaning
Something that is ingrained is so embedded in a person’s character or habits that it is difficult to change.
Synonyms
- Deep-rooted
- Entrenched
- Established
- Instilled
