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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal