Ingrained — synonyms, definition

1. ingrained (a)

affirmed basic chronic confirmed congenital constant constitutional deep-rooted deep-seated entrenched essential fundamental habitual hardened hereditary implanted inborn inbred inherent inmost • • •

2. ingrained (Adjective)

planted well-established

ingrained (Adjective) — (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held. ex. "ingrained habits of a lifetime"

3. ingrained (Verb)

engrained grained impressed instilled

ingrained (Verb) — Thoroughly work in. ex. "His hands were ingrained with dirt"

ingrained (Verb) — Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of. ex. "Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us"

affected impressed moved penetrated perforated struck