deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- deeprootedness noun
Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Xi has indicated over the years that he has deep-rooted philosophical objections to Western-style consumerism, seeing it as wasteful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
But industry leaders are increasingly voicing frustration that the efforts are moving too slowly and are insufficient to tackle a host of deep-rooted problems, from chronic labour shortages to heavy bureaucratic burdens.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
The laughs had over O'Neill's matchday fit have faded, while Celtic's deep-rooted problems have returned in stark fashion.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
Permian’s streak over Odessa High had created deep-rooted convictions of inferiority, to the extent that Principal Starnes spent time after each loss telling students and teachers that losing to Permian wasn’t a reflection on anything.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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