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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Buddy Bradley was the African-American choreographer who envisioned these moves and instilled in Matthews, a nervous performer, the confidence she needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I have this thing, and maybe I picked this up from the early jazz musicians, because they’ve sort of instilled this in my thinking: It’s always young people that push it forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

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

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 • Mar. 26, 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

instilled

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