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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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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

The guards, and his father, likely instilled in him a militant worldview that has lasted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Mabel’s grandmother instilled in her an appreciation for nature as a reminder that she’s part of something greater than herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

"But the injuries really set me back and damaged my confidence a little, and maybe instilled some doubt in me for a period of time."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

It’s hard to express the excitement such phrases instilled in a kid like me from the cultural sticks.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides