ingrained

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/
US: /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

  1. Firmly established and difficult to change.

    1. The belief is deeply ingrained in their culture.
    2. Ageism is deeply ingrained in our society, and changing it takes time.

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

    1. The dirt was ingrained in the carpet after years.
    2. The memories of the war were deeply ingrained in the minds of those who fought.

Synonyms

deep-seated inbred fixed
ingrained verb

  1. To fix firmly or deeply; to impress or stamp (something) on the mind or nature.

    1. Her teachings ingrained good values in them.
    2. The experience ingrained a deep sense of responsibility in the young volunteers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ingrained" in English means: Firmly established and difficult to change., Existing for a long time and very difficult to remove or forget..

The phonetic transcription of "ingrained" is /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/ in British English and /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ingrained": deep-seated, inbred, fixed.

Example usage of "ingrained": "The belief is deeply ingrained in their culture.". More examples on the page.