ingrained

Definitions

Firmly fixed or established in a person's nature, habits, or beliefs.

Deeply embedded within a material or surface so as to be difficult to remove.

Examples

The habit of waking up early was deeply ingrained in his daily routine.

Prejudice is often ingrained in a society through generations of misinformation.

Synonyms

deep-seated entrenched rooted fixed inveterate firmly established habitual

Antonyms

superficial fleeting temporary transient changeable unfixed shallow