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instilled

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /

ADJECTIVE

dyed-in-the-wool

Synonyms

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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Tan has also made sweeping changes to management and priorities, many of which have boosted morale and instilled more confidence in customers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

That definitely instilled in him this fear of confrontation, fear of any kind of high emotions.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

"They pursued their education, they built careers, they created lives that reflected the values their parents instilled in them."

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

He led them to fourth place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and has instilled discipline and tactical nous.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

His focus is one instilled by mentors at the seminary: “Either we are with the poor, or we are not. God teaches us to most help the poor. Any other interpretation is unacceptable.”

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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