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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ingrained entrenched rooted embedded fixed stubborn persistent long-standing profound intense fervent passionate fervorous zealous dedicated devoted committed resolute unshakeable unwavering unrelenting entrenched deep-rooted inveterate habitual chronic longstanding abiding lasting perpetual ingrained inherent innate inborn intrinsic fundamental basic essential intrinsic innate inbred hereditary congenital inbuilt instinctive intuitive gut visceral emotional psychological mental inner internal intrinsic built-in inwrought.

    Meaning of Deep-Seated

    The primary meaning of the word "Deep-Seated" refers to a feeling, idea, or attitude that is firmly established in someone's mind or character.

    Definitions

    • Firmly established in someone's mind or character, and therefore difficult to change
    • (Of a feeling or idea) strongly felt and firmly established, although not always openly expressed
    • (Of a problem or issue) long-standing and deeply ingrained, and therefore difficult to solve or overcome

    Etymology of Deep-Seated

    The word "Deep-Seated" has its roots in the idea of something being deeply embedded or firmly established, with "deep" implying a strong or profound presence, and "seated" suggesting a sense of being firmly fixed or established.
    The term originated in the mid-17th century, with "deep" coming from Old English "dēop" and "seated" coming from Old English "sētan", meaning to sit or be placed.

    Example Uses

    • She has a deep-seated fear of spiders that she has never been able to overcome.
    • He has a deep-seated resentment towards his brother that stems from their childhood.
    • The company has a deep-seated commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    superficial surface-level fleeting temporary transient short-term shallow cursory slight minor insignificant trivial inconsequential negligible impermanent ephemeral momentary brief cursory shallow frivolous petty trivial insignificant.

    Related Nouns

    emotion feeling sentiment attitude opinion belief conviction principle value idea notion concept perception impression sense instinct intuition passion desire motivation drive ambition aspiration goal objective purpose intention resolve determination decision choice option alternative.

    Related Verbs

    feel sense perceive think believe consider suppose assume presume imagine envision picture conceive understand realize recognize acknowledge accept admit confess avow profess declare state express convey communicate articulate formulate frame shape mold influence shape condition nurture cultivate foster develop grow evolve.

    Related Adjectives

    emotional psychological mental inner internal intrinsic innate inborn inherent fundamental basic essential profound intense fervent passionate dedicated devoted committed resolute unshakeable unwavering unrelenting entrenched deep-rooted inveterate habitual chronic longstanding abiding lasting perpetual ingrained instinctive intuitive gut visceral.