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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

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

Fair and sensible; having sound judgment; not extreme or excessive.

Characterized by initiative and willingness to undertake new ventures or business activities.

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ