deep-seated
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of deep-seated
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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Davies said further treatments would be needed because the infestation had been so deep-seated.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
And the biggest plague, the one that never seems to go away, is deep-seated resentment for, often outright hostility to, mothers and the work of parenting.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
The design and business models of such gaming machines are "extremely diverse", officials said, adding that they were committed to tackle the "deep-seated issues".
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
Shifter said politicians on both the left and right have struggled to solve deep-seated problems in Bolivia and elsewhere in South America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
There was a little groan in each breath, a deep-seated, patient groan.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
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