ingrained
ɪnˈɡreɪnd
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Adjective

1.
habits and beliefsdifficult to change or remove
  • His ingrained habits made him resistant to change.
deep-rooted entrenched
2.
psychologydeeply impressed or instilled
  • Her ingrained kindness was evident to everyone.
deep-rooted entrenched
3.
dirtTECH.worked into or through the fibreTECH.
  • The ingrained dirt was hard to clean.
embedded entrenched
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firmly fixed and very hard to change or remove
These deeply ingrained habits are difficult to break.

Origin of ingrained

Latin, in (in) + granum (grain)

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caked gunk
dirt that is ingrained and hard to remove
habit behavior
show habitual behavior deeply ingrained in someone
rootedadj.
habit
ingrained, as through repeated use, entrenched, habitual or instinctive
culture
deeply ingrained in a system or culture
characteristic
so ingrained it seems present from birth
stability
firmly established or ingrained
psychology
deeply ingrained or inherent in someone
emotion
deeply ingrained or felt

Examples of ingrained in a sentence

  • The ingrained customs of the village were fascinating.
  • His ingrained habits were hard to change.
  • The ingrained prejudice was difficult to overcome.
  • The carpet had ingrained stains from years of use.
  • Ingrained grime on the walls required special cleaning.

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  1. French:ancré, profondément enraciné, ...
  2. German:eingefleischt, eingebrannt, ...
  3. Italian:radicato, ...
  4. Spanish:arraigado, inculcado, ...
  5. Portuguese:enraizado, entranhado, ...
  6. Chinese:根深蒂固, 根深蒂固的, ...
  7. Japanese:染み付いた, 深く根付いた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَجَذِّر, مُتَرَسِّخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשְׁרָשׁ, מֻטמַע, ...
  10. Russian:укоренившийся, глубоко укоренившийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вкорінений, в'їдливий, ...
  12. Hindi:जड़ जमाया हुआ, गहरे पैठा हुआ, ...
ingrain
ɪnˈɡreɪn

Definition of ingrain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
instilRareimpress deeply on the mind or natureRare
  • Parents often ingrain values in their children from a young age.
embed implant
2.
dyeingRaredye with a lasting colorRare
  • The fabric was ingrained with a deep blue color.
color dye stain

Adjective

1.
deeply rootedRarefirmly fixed or establishedRare
  • His ingrain skepticism made him question everything.
deep-rooted entrenched
2.
dyed materialRaredyed with grain or kermesRare
  • The ingrain fabric retained its color for years.
deep-dyed dyed-in-the-wool

Noun

1.
furnishingsDatedUKtype of carpet woven with dyed woolDatedUK
  • The ingrain in the hallway has been there since the 1920s.
2.
textileDatedfabric dyed before being woven or knittedDated
  • The ingrain was known for its vibrant colors.
dyed-in-the-wool
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  • ingrain: type of carpet woven with dyed wool
    type of carpet woven with dyed wool

Origin of ingrain

French, engrainer (to dye in grain)

Examples of ingrain in a sentence

  • Cultural traditions can ingrain certain beliefs over time.
  • The yarn was ingrained with a vibrant red hue.
  • The artist ingrained the canvas with rich, lasting colors.
  • Her ingrain habits were hard to break.
  • The ingrain loyalty of the team was commendable.
  • The ingrain carpet was vibrant.

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  1. French:inculquer, enraciné, ...
  2. German:verankern, tief verwurzelt, ...
  3. Italian:inculcare, profondamente radicato, ...
  4. Spanish:inculcar, arraigado, ...
  5. Portuguese:incutir, arraigado, ...
  6. Chinese:灌输, 根深蒂固, ...
  7. Japanese:刻み込む, 根深い, ...
  8. Arabic:غَرَسَ, متجذر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטְמִיעַ, מֻטְבָּע, ...
  10. Russian:внедрять, укоренившийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вкорінювати, глибоко вкорінений, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थापित करना, स्थायी, ...
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