Definitions

ingrained

[in-greynd, in-greynd] / ɪnˈgreɪnd, ˈɪnˌgreɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

deep-rooted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep-seated fixed implanted inbred inherent innate intrinsic rooted

STRONG

confirmed indwelling

WEAK

built-in chronic congenital constitutional fundamental hereditary in the blood inborn inbuilt indelible ineradicable inveterate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acquired extrinsic incidental learned

WEAK

superficial surface

Example Sentences

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Is that something that was just ingrained in you from a young age?

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Ellwood's memoir, published in 1714, shows how deeply ingrained these norms were.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Ultimately, society’s ingrained fear of missing out on making money will be usurped by the fear of losing money.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

But, at this point, losing on purpose is so ingrained that players don’t always believe their competitors are doing their best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

New outfits can’t erase the divisions between us; they are ingrained.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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