1. firmly established and difficult to change; deeply rooted
Usage: often used to describe habits, beliefs, or attitudes

Examples

• His engrained habits made it difficult for him to adapt to the new schedule.
• The engrained prejudices of the community took years to overcome.
• She had an engrained distrust of politicians.
• The company’s engrained culture of innovation drove its success.
• His engrained politeness was evident in every interaction.
• The engrained traditions of the school dated back over a century.