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inbred

[ in-bred ]

adjective

  1. naturally inherent; innate: native:

    her inbred grace.

    Synonyms: instinctive, constitutional, inborn

  2. resulting from or involved in inbreeding.


inbred

/ ˈɪnˈbrɛd /

adjective

  1. produced as a result of inbreeding
  2. deeply ingrained; innate

    inbred good manners



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Word History and Origins

Origin of inbred1

First recorded in 1585–95; past participle of inbreed

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Example Sentences

Pee-wee Herman Is an Inbred Prince Paul Reubens is great as Pee-wee Herman.

This summer, he sent a letter to investors calling the Federal Reserve a “group of inbred academics.”

The companies' management teams, meanwhile, were becoming inbred and sycophantic.

Still it was not to be: inbred pride is not so easily vanquished—even by Bishops!

While he retained his inbred gentleness, yet he case-hardened it with an armor of indifference not to be easily penetrated.

His closely cropped beard and hair were iron gray, and his mild blue eyes and shapely hands told of inbred qualities.

The latter trait was doubtless inbred from her distinguished naval relatives.

Nowise inbred in me is it to fight a runaway battle, neither to cower in fear.

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