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ingrained
in·grained
[
in gráynd
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
worked deep into something:
worked into the surface, pores, or fibers of something and very difficult to remove
ingrained dirt
2.
impressed in somebody's mind:
firmly fixed in somebody's mind and only removed or challenged with difficulty
ingrained attitudes
3.
habitual:
long-established or confirmed in a habit or practice
ingrained liar
in·grain·ed·ly
[
in gráynədlee
]
adverb
in·grain·ed·ness
[
in gráynədnəss
]
noun
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in·grain·ed·ly [ in gráynədlee ] adverbin·grain·ed·ness [ in gráynədnəss ] noun
