deep-seated

adjective
UK: /ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/
US: /ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/

  1. Firmly established; difficult to change.

    1. He has a deep-seated fear of heights.
    2. The country's deep-seated economic problems require long-term solutions.

  2. Existing for a long time and very difficult to remove or cure.

    1. The deep-seated resentment made him angry.
    2. There's a deep-seated belief in fate among the islanders.

Synonyms

ingrained

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deep-seated" in English means: Firmly established; difficult to change., Existing for a long time and very difficult to remove or cure..

The phonetic transcription of "deep-seated" is /ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/ in British English and /ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deep-seated": ingrained.

Example usage of "deep-seated": "He has a deep-seated fear of heights.". More examples on the page.