Synonyms for deep-seated
- adjective
Most common
deep-rooted ingrained inveterate deep-lying bred-in-the-bone chronic
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Deep-rooted
2. Deep-lying — firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained
Definitions
- adj. 1
Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.
She has a deep-seated belief in the essential goodness of human nature.
- adj. 2
Physically located at a deep level.
Weaknesses in the earth’s crust allow deep-seated heat to rise nearer to the surface.
Example sentences
- ingrained Replacing deeply ingrained habits is not easy.
- inveterate They overcame many inveterate superstitions.
- chronic Exercise can reduce your risk of chronic disease.
By length
- 7 letters
- radical3, chronic2
- 8 letters
- intimate3
- 9 letters
- ingrained2
- 10 letters
- inveterate4
- 11 letters
- established3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (radical3 = 3 syllables).