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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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He said it was instilled in him to cook from the heart because "you can taste the love in the food" and not to "cook in a bad mood – because you'll taste that anger".

From BBC

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

He instilled confidence in me and made me believe I could achieve anything.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Having hope is instilled in us here. Personally, I never lost faith.”

From The Wall Street Journal

You haven’t yet developed the unhealthy habits instilled by corporate America, such as asking for permission.

From The Wall Street Journal

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