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entrenched

adjective

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

deeply entrenched

ingrained, rooted, fixed, embedded, established

temporary, weak, unstable

entrenched interests, deeply entrenched, entrenched system, entrenched culture

ready, inclined, or eager to do something

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

refusing to change one's mind; firmly determined

overly or blindly optimistic

High-pitched and piercing in sound.