inbred
Inbred (adjective) means present from birth; deeply natural or instinctive rather than learned. Example: “She has an inbred sense of fairness that she's had since childhood.”
How to use inbred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something innate you were born with, or the result of breeding among close relatives.
Used of people or animals in the "closely related breeding" sense can be considered an insult; use carefully.
Word forms
more inbred comparative, inbreds plural, most inbred superlative
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She has an _____ sense of fairness that she's had since childhood.
Etymology
From the past participle of inbreed — in- plus bred.
Synonyms
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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.