Definitions

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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That definitely instilled in him this fear of confrontation, fear of any kind of high emotions.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

That’s when Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro recognized the shape that has long instilled fear into American adversaries across the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

“It’s been instilled in me since I was young that it’s important for not only yourself to thrive, but your community to thrive,” Klugo said, sitting in his family’s house in the San Fernando Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They had tons of it and the steel O'Neill instilled was the thing that got them over the line in the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Throughout his children’s lives, Roosevelt had instilled in them his love of nature.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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