FluentPlex
Type an English word in any form (went, children, happier).

ingrained

adjective C1
  1. Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
  2. Fixed, established
+ Save to review

From the library

Within a generation, standard time had become so ingrained that most people forgot it had ever been invented at all.
The Day the Clocks Changed, p. 1 · C2
Over time, this loop becomes so deeply ingrained that the behavior happens without you even thinking.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2
Understanding this emotional foundation is crucial for developing effective strategies to overcome our deeply ingrained delaying tactics.
The Emotional Roots of Procrastination, p. 1 · C1
On the eighteenth of September, I realize the daily rhythm of trail life has become a deeply ingrained habit, stripping away the complexities of modern existence.
Two Thousand Miles on Foot, p. 1 · C1

Learn ingrained in real texts

With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.

Create free account
Words, meanings, pronunciations and translations from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0); how common each word is from wordfreq. Made into this dictionary by FluentPlex.