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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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“Having hope is instilled in us here. Personally, I never lost faith.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Driven by what he describes as his "Islamic values" and the teachings instilled in him by his parents, Shah replied to some of the people who had sent him abusive comments.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

She particularly credits her parents with the work ethic they instilled in her from a young age to have respect for the craft and the job.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

"But the injuries really set me back and damaged my confidence a little, and maybe instilled some doubt in me for a period of time."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Although they had not been back to Germany, Hans had instilled in his only child a fervent passion for the Fatherland.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.