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

Derived Forms

• ingrainedly, adverb
• inˈgrainedness, noun

Other Words From

• in·grain·ed·ly [in-, grey, -nid-lee, -, greynd, -], adverb
• in·grained·ness noun
• unin·grained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingrained¹

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

Example Sentences

“Intimacy coordinators not only provide assistance in navigating these scenes but they also create a safety net for performers ensuring consent and protection throughout the entire process. Shifting the power imbalance that has been ingrained over a century is challenging but important work. Work that can be done even more effectively with the backing of a union.”

From Los Angeles Times

"My culture is so ingrained in me, even though I was born in London," she says.

From BBC

Indeed, the middle class as a concept has become deeply ingrained into what it means to be American.

From Salon

Johnson responded, “No Obamacare. The ACA is so deeply ingrained, we need massive reform to make this work, and we got a lot of ideas on how to do that.”

From Slate

“The ACA is so deeply ingrained, we need massive reform to make this work, and we got a lot of ideas on how to do that.”

From Salon

Related Words

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