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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The sound of sandals slapping as porters jumped down from open doorways and the deep horn of departure instilled a sense of calm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both my parents grew up in Nigeria, so a lot of their values are instilled in me.

From BBC

Some former board members, alumni and others charge that Oubré’s administration has stifled dissent and instilled a culture of fear.

From Los Angeles Times

His maternal grandfather, a carpenter, instilled a love of woodworking.

From Washington Post

Should it be one of his spoiled adult children, who haven’t exactly instilled confidence, or a favored employee, whose motivations are often murky?

From New York Times

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