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What is another word for Ingrained? – 130 Ingrained Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deep-seated entrenched ingrained deep-rooted habitual inveterate confirmed chronic long-standing established rooted fixed implanted embedded inbred innate inherent intrinsic fundamental profound intense deep profound radical visceral instinctive intuitive innate inborn hereditary traditional customary usual accustomed familiar natural spontaneous unconscious instinctual habitual additive inured accustomed

    Meaning of Ingrained

    The primary meaning of the word "Ingrained" refers to a habit, idea, or attitude that is deeply fixed or established in someone's mind or character.

    Definitions

    • Having a habit or idea that is deeply fixed or established in someone's mind or character
    • * (of a habit or idea) firmly established or deeply rooted in someone's mind or character
    • * (of a quality or characteristic) deeply embedded or inherent in someone or something

    Etymology of Ingrained

    The word "Ingrained" originated from the verb "ingrain", which is a combination of "in" (meaning "into" or "within") and "grain" (meaning "a small hard seed" or "a unit of measurement"), and the suffix "-ed" (used to form the past participle of verbs)
    Historically, the word "ingrain" was first used in the 15th century to describe the process of introducing a quality or characteristic into something, and later evolved to include the idea of deeply establishing or fixing a habit or idea in someone's mind or character

    Example Uses

    • Her ingrained prejudice against certain groups of people made it difficult for her to be objective
    • * The company's ingrained culture of innovation has led to numerous breakthroughs and discoveries
    • * His ingrained habit of procrastination has hindered his ability to meet deadlines

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    temporary fleeting superficial shallow shiftable changeable flexible adaptable unstable unpredictable temporary short-lived ephemeral transitory momentary brief cursory surface-level skin-deep fleeting passing transient

    Related Nouns

    habit idea attitude mindset character trait quality characteristic tendency disposition inclination propensity proclivity custom tradition practice routine ritual convention norm standard culture tradition

    Related Verbs

    ingrain instill implant embed fix establish root deepen reinforce strengthen perpetuate cultivate nurture foster encourage develop form create build

    Related Adjectives

    deep-seated entrenched habitual inveterate chronic long-standing established rooted fixed implanted embedded inbred innate inherent intrinsic fundamental profound intense deep radical visceral instinctive intuitive