instilled

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /

ADJECTIVE

dyed-in-the-wool

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WEAK

absolute complete confirmed congenital deep-down deep-dyed deep-rooted deep-seated deeply ingrained die-hard entrenched fixed full-fledged genuine hardened infixed ingrained long-standing out and out thorough thoroughgoing through-and-through to the core true unchangeable uncompromising utter well-established

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Dydzuhn also weighed in, writing that she’s only alive because of the values of courage and integrity instilled in Cassius, calling him her hero.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ma had instilled in us the importance of education, but I also felt my athletic value would rise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The airstrikes have instilled deep fear in Ecuadoran fishermen.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

Before the match Tuchel, who has instilled high-intensity pressing into his side, called for them to be more deliberate in doing so.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

The threat of Bologna to others had instilled in Doc Daneeka an even more poignant solicitude for his own safety.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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