deep-seated
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of deep-seated
First recorded in 1735–45
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"Consequently, they formed a deep-seated impression that, OK, Louis Vuitton was the absolute best and most prestigious," the freelancer told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Davies said further treatments would be needed because the infestation had been so deep-seated.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
With certain guardrails, he’ll unflinchingly delve into deep-seated psychological wounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 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
For a moment, Mariam heard Nana’s voice in her head, mocking, dousing the deep-seated glow of her hopes.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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