ingrown

American  

[in-grohn] / ˈɪnˌgroʊn /

adjective

1. having grown grown into the flesh.

   an ingrown toenail.

2. grown grown within or inward.

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ingrown British  

/ ˈɪnˌɡrəʊn, ɪnˈɡrəʊn /

adjective

1. (esp of a toenail) grown abnormally into the flesh; covered by adjacent tissues

2. grown within; native; innate

3. excessively concerned with oneself, one's own particular group, etc

4. ingrained

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Etymology

Origin of ingrown

First recorded in 1660–70; in- ¹ + grown

Example Sentences

The suit further alleges that the billionaire “critiqued every aspect of Michaels’ appearance,” and that the mere existence of an ingrown hair would raise Geffen’s ire.

From Los Angeles Times

When I first meet Michael Ontkean in the film, he plays a doctor and I'm there because I've got an ingrown hair under my neck.

From Salon

Fissures had formed in the 55-year-old Asian elephant’s foot pads, and her toenails had cracked and become ingrown.

From New York Times

“Sometimes when I shaved, the wool uniform would irritate my skin and cause ingrown hairs or a rash,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Many departments, including Philadelphia’s, began letting officers grow short beards if shaving was likely to lead to ingrown facial hairs, a condition common among Black men.

From Seattle Times