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deep-rooted

American  
[deep-roo-tid, -root-id] / ˈdipˈru tɪd, -ˈrʊt ɪd /

adjective

  1. deeply rooted; firmly implanted or established.

    a deep-rooted patriotism; deep-rooted suspicions.
deep-rooted British  

adjective

  1. (of ideas, beliefs, prejudices, etc) firmly fixed, implanted, or held; ingrained

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Origin of deep-rooted

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

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“Something that helps with the deep rooted sadness and chaos you keep projecting. Healing looks good on everyone. Try it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

"The parties agree to a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict," they said in their joint statement, adding that the peace talks will address "deep rooted socioeconomic and political grievances".

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2023

This film is a real exercise in all of those things being deep rooted.

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2022

"We need to be assured that this plan is more than just a sticking plaster to cover deep rooted issues."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2022

Calling into play his fertile imagination, he unhesitatingly charged England with deep rooted jealousy of Germany's trade success and the guilty intent to crush it out of existence.

From England, Canada and the Great War by Desjardins, Louis-Georges

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