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ingrained

adjective

/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

His ingrained habits were hard to break.

deep-rooted, embedded, fixed, entrenched

superficial, temporary

ingrained habit, ingrained belief, ingrained attitude

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Of only average quality; not very good.

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent