ingrained

[in-greynd, in-greynd] / ɪnˈgreɪnd, ˈɪnˌgreɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

deep-rooted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep-seated fixed implanted inbred inherent innate intrinsic rooted

STRONG

confirmed indwelling

WEAK

built-in chronic congenital constitutional fundamental hereditary in the blood inborn inbuilt indelible ineradicable inveterate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acquired extrinsic incidental learned

WEAK

superficial surface

Example Sentences

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"Mothers actually teach these routes to their calves when they are young, so the patterns are deeply ingrained," Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It’s an intense moment that remains ingrained in Morris’ mind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Those words, she said, were ingrained in her mind.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Ellwood's memoir, published in 1714, shows how deeply ingrained these norms were.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

This is so ingrained, that it is almost impossible to unlearn this Western cultural norm.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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