adj
ingrained
adj
1
Deeply fixed or established, especially a habit, belief, or attitude.
"Punctuality was ingrained in her from childhood."
"These are deeply ingrained cultural traditions."
How to Use Ingrained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo deeply established that it feels like a natural part of someone or something.
Common pairings
deeply ingrained
ingrained habit
ingrained belief
Word Forms
more ingrained comparative, most ingrained superlative
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Etymology
From "ingrain" + "-ed" — originally about dyeing fabric so deeply the color became part of the fiber.