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Definition of ingrained - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
habits and beliefsdifficult to change or remove
- His ingrained habits made him resistant to change.
2.
psychologydeeply impressed or instilled
- Her ingrained kindness was evident to everyone.
3.
dirtTECH. worked into or through the fibreTECH.
- The ingrained dirt was hard to clean.
Expressions with ingrained
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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)
Terms with ingrained included in their meaning
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caked gunk
dirt that is ingrained and hard to remove
habit behavior
show habitual behavior deeply ingrained in someone
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
memory
deeply ingrained in one's memory
psychology
deeply ingrained in someone's mind
essence
deeply ingrained or fundamental
habitual
deeply ingrained in a habit or belief
behavior
deeply ingrained or firmly established
psychology
deeply ingrained or innate
memory
deeply ingrained in my memory or emotions
dirtying
make something very dirty, especially with ingrained dirt
establishment
firmly established or ingrained
social habits
socially ingrained habits, skills, and dispositions
psychology
make a behavior or trait deeply ingrained
psychology
permanently fixed or ingrained in nature
psychology
being deeply ingrained or embedded
habit
deeply ingrained habit or belief
deep-rooted
state of being deeply ingrained or established
culture
deeply ingrained or established within something
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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- French:ancré, profondément enraciné, ...
- German:eingefleischt, eingebrannt, ...
- Italian:radicato, ...
- Spanish:arraigado, inculcado, ...
- Portuguese:enraizado, entranhado, ...
- Chinese:根深蒂固, 根深蒂固的, ...
- Japanese:染み付いた, 深く根付いた, ...
- Arabic:مُتَجَذِّر, مُتَرَسِّخ, ...
- Hebrew:מוּשְׁרָשׁ, מֻטמַע, ...
- Russian:укоренившийся, глубоко укоренившийся, ...
- Ukrainian:вкорінений, в'їдливий, ...
- Hindi:जड़ जमाया हुआ, गहरे पैठा हुआ, ...
Definition of ingrain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
instilRare impress deeply on the mind or natureRare
- Parents often ingrain values in their children from a young age.
2.
dyeingRare dye with a lasting colorRare
- The fabric was ingrained with a deep blue color.
Adjective
1.
deeply rootedRare firmly fixed or establishedRare
- His ingrain skepticism made him question everything.
2.
dyed materialRare dyed with grain or kermesRare
- The ingrain fabric retained its color for years.
Noun
1.
furnishingsDated UK type of carpet woven with dyed woolDated UK
- The ingrain in the hallway has been there since the 1920s.
2.
textileDated fabric dyed before being woven or knittedDated
- The ingrain was known for its vibrant colors.
Images of ingrain

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.
Ingrain curtains adorned the room. The antique shop had a beautiful ingrain on display. They decided to replace the old ingrain with a modern carpet. The ingrain was used for the traditional costumes. She admired the ingrain's intricate patterns.
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- French:inculquer, enraciné, ...
- German:verankern, tief verwurzelt, ...
- Italian:inculcare, profondamente radicato, ...
- Spanish:inculcar, arraigado, ...
- Portuguese:incutir, arraigado, ...
- Chinese:灌输, 根深蒂固, ...
- Japanese:刻み込む, 根深い, ...
- Arabic:غَرَسَ, متجذر, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַטְמִיעַ, מֻטְבָּע, ...
- Russian:внедрять, укоренившийся, ...
- Ukrainian:вкорінювати, глибоко вкорінений, ...
- Hindi:स्थापित करना, स्थायी, ...
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