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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“It’s something I’ve done since childhood, something my dad instilled in me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Simmons spoke of having a “strong work ethic” that was instilled by her parents, who started bringing her to work when she was only four.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

No matter how much fear and suspicion he instilled in the players, Sam Westing knew that greed would keep them playing the game.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

instilled

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