Ingrained

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

Definitions of ingrained

verb past participle of ingrain, meaning to firmly establish something in a person's mind or nature

Example Sentences

A1 The idea of recycling is ingrained in our culture.

A2 Her love for music is deeply ingrained in her personality.

B1 The importance of teamwork is ingrained in the company's values.

B2 His passion for cooking is ingrained in every dish he creates.

C1 The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving is deeply ingrained in American culture.

C2 The principles of honesty and integrity are ingrained in his professional ethics.

adjective firmly fixed or established, especially a belief or habit

Example Sentences

A1 Her love for animals was ingrained from a young age.

A2 The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving with family was ingrained in her upbringing.

B1 His fear of public speaking was deeply ingrained and difficult to overcome.

B2 The company's commitment to sustainability was ingrained in its corporate culture.

C1 The values of honesty and integrity were ingrained in him by his parents.

C2 The artist's unique style was ingrained in every piece of artwork he created.

Examples of ingrained in a Sentence

formal The values of honesty and integrity are deeply ingrained in our company culture.

informal My mom ingrained in me the importance of saving money from a young age.

slang That song is so catchy, it's ingrained in my head now.

figurative The memories of that day are ingrained in my mind forever.

Grammatical Forms of ingrained

past tense

ingrained

plural

ingrained

comparative

more ingrained

superlative

most ingrained

present tense

ingrains

future tense

will ingrain

perfect tense

has ingrained

continuous tense

is ingraining

singular

ingrained

positive degree

ingrained

infinitive

ingrain

gerund

ingraining

participle

ingrained

Origin and Evolution of ingrained

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'ingrained' originated from the Middle English word 'engreyned', which was derived from the Old French word 'engrener' meaning 'to engrain or dye in grain'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ingrained' has evolved to mean deeply established or firmly rooted, reflecting the original idea of something being dyed into the core or essence of a material.