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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

Example Sentences

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While the war in Iran lately has instilled volatility in the market, the software selloff began in earnest at the end of January.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

She particularly credits her parents with the work ethic they instilled in her from a young age to have respect for the craft and the job.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

President Trump’s Fed chair nominee spent over a decade working for the billionaire investor, who instilled in him a relentless trust in data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Jonathan also denounced "reports of intimidation, arrest and abductions" saying they "instilled fear and eroded public trust in the electoral process", AFP news agency reports.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

It’s not as if she ever instilled modesty in me.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.