inbred
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for inbred, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Present from birth; deeply natural or instinctive rather than learned.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
outbred
How to use inbred
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
inbred trait
inbred population
Used of people or animals in the "closely related breeding" sense can be considered an insult; use carefully.
Etymology
From the past participle of inbreed — in- plus bred.
Full origin of inbred →Frequently asked questions
What does “inbred” mean?
The word “inbred” means present from birth; deeply natural or instinctive rather than learned. In plain terms, either something innate you were born with, or the result of breeding among close relatives.
How do you pronounce “inbred”?
“Inbred” is pronounced IHN-brehd (/ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “inbred” in a sentence?
Here is “inbred” used in a sentence: “She has an inbred sense of fairness that she's had since childhood.”
What is another word for “inbred”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inbred” include indigenous.
What part of speech is “inbred”?
“Inbred” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “inbred” have?
“Inbred” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: present from birth; deeply natural or instinctive rather than learned.
