ingrained

[in-greynd, in-greynd]

adjective

1. firmly fixed; deep-rooted; inveterate.

   ingrained superstition.

2. wrought into or through the grain or fiber.

ingrained

/ ɪnˈɡreɪnd, ɪnˈɡreɪnɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. deeply impressed or instilled

   his fears are deeply ingrained

2. (prenominal) complete or inveterate; utter

   an ingrained fool

3. (esp of dirt) worked into or through the fibre, grain, pores, etc

Other Word Forms

• ingrainedly adverb
• ingrainedness noun
• uningrained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingrained¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ingrain + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"These services became deeply ingrained not only in people's daily lives but also in business processes."

From BBC

With this fourth movie, the Warren lore has been so thoroughly picked over, the tropes and rhythms now so ingrained, the jump scares end up feeling routine at best.

From Los Angeles Times

The union of journalists in Lebanon condemned Barrack’s remarks as reflecting “an ingrained colonial arrogance towards the peoples of the region.”

From Los Angeles Times

In many L.A. neighborhoods, day laborers are such a constant, ingrained presence at Home Depots that the city’s Economic and Workforce Development Department sets up its resource centers for day laborers next to the stores.

From Los Angeles Times

That expectation has been quickly ingrained at Birmingham and, as the club celebrates its 150th anniversary this season, the anticipation of a promotion challenge hangs in the air.

From BBC

Related Words

• deep-seated 
• fixed 
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• inbred 
• inherent 
• innate 
• intrinsic 
• rooted