What does ingrained mean?
Ingrained means Being an element; present in the essence of a thing.
Ingrained
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Being an element; present in the essence of a thing.
Definitions by Sense
- Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
- Fixed, established
- simple past and past participle of ingrain
Example Sentences
But ever since the concept of "hamartia" recurred through Aristotle's Poetics, in an attempt to describe man's ingrained iniquity, our impulse has been to identify a telling defect in those brought suddenly and dramatically low.
Synonyms for ingrained
Antonyms for ingrained
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ingrained
- most ingrained
- engrained
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ingrained?
Common synonyms include inherent, bred-in-the-bone, radicated, established.
What is the opposite of ingrained?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ingrained in a sentence?
But ever since the concept of "hamartia" recurred through Aristotle's Poetics, in an attempt to describe man's ingrained iniquity, our impulse has been to identify a telling defect in those brought suddenly and dramatically low.
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