verb (transitive) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:I had to break my ingrained habit of procrastination to succeed in my studies.

Definition:A habitual behavior that has become a fixed part of one's character

From ingrained habit

Example:She recognized the ingrained prejudice against women in the company's hiring practices.

Definition:A bias that is firmly established and deep-seated, often difficult to change

From ingrained prejudice