deep-seated

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Physically located at a deep level.
  2. Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.

Pronunciation

en-us-deep-seated.ogg

Word forms

deep-seated more deep-seated deeper-seated most deep-seated deepest-seated

Etymology

From deep + seated.

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