What is another word for Inveterate? - 285 Inveterate Synonyms

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chronic habitual confirmed long-standing entrenched deep-seated ingrained inveterate hardened dyed-in-the-wool seasoned veteran practiced accustomed familiar long-established traditional customary usual accustomed rooted fixed persistent recurring frequent perpetual incessant unremitting unrelenting obstinate stubborn intractable recalcitrant refractory unyielding rigid inflexible unshakeable uncompromising uncooperative resistant opposed averse disinclined reluctant loath disinclined opposed averse antagonistic hostile inimical adverse unfavorable opposed contradictory opposing diametric disparate dissimilar incompatible incongruous inconsistent opposed repugnant antithetical contradictory reverse converse inverse opposite divergent differing dissident dissenting nonconforming unconventional unorthodox heretical heterodox dissident maverick rebel noncompliant refractory intractable stubborn obstinate headstrong willful perverse wayward contrary cantankerous disagreeable irascible testy touchy temperamental moody sulky peevish petulant cranky irritable querulous argumentative contentious belligerent combative pugnacious confrontational bellicose aggressive militant truculent hostile aggressive militant combative pugnacious confrontational argumentative quarrelsome disputatious litigious contentious cantankerous irascible testy touchy temperamental moody sulky peevish petulant cranky irritable querulous

Meaning of Inveterate

Having a particular habit or attitude that is deeply established and unlikely to change

Definitions

Having a particular habit or attitude that is deeply established and unlikely to change
* (of a person) Having a strong and unchanging habit or attitude, especially one that is considered bad or undesirable

Etymology of Inveterate

The word "inveterate" originates from the Latin "inveterare," which means "to grow old" or "to become deeply established"
Historically, the word has been used to describe long-standing or deeply ingrained habits, attitudes, or conditions

Example Uses

She was an inveterate smoker, having smoked for over 20 years
* He was an inveterate gambler, always looking for the next big win
* The company had an inveterate culture of innovation, always seeking new and better ways to do things

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

occasional sporadic intermittent irregular fleeting transient temporary ephemeral short-lived brief momentary provisional makeshift impermanent unstable changeable variable inconstant mercurial capricious whimsical flighty frivolous fickle inconstant uncommitted noncommittal undecided hesitant wavering vacillating indecisive uncertain unpredictable erratic fitful desultory spasmodic infrequent rare unusual uncommon abnormal atypical unusual exceptional anomalous irregular unusual unprecedented novel new innovative experimental pioneering

What is another word for Inveterate? – 285 Inveterate Synonyms