ingrained

Meaning

Deeply fixed within a person's mind, character, or a system, making it very difficult to change.

Examples

• The ingrained prejudice against outsiders took generations to dismantle.
• She had an ingrained habit of checking her phone every few minutes.

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

How to Use ingrained

ingrained in (prepositional phrase)

fixed within a specific place or person — "These beliefs are deeply ingrained in our society."

Synonyms of ingrained

Words with a similar meaning to ingrained:

• deep
• fixed
• entrenched
• inveterate

Antonyms of ingrained

Words with the opposite meaning to ingrained:

• superficial
• fleeting