deep-seated
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of deep-seated
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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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
Also, how far they’ll push the deep-seated paranoia on which thrillers like this have not only thrived but helped to cultivate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
The wartime boost to recycled plastics comes after a particularly difficult period for the industry, and skepticism over the future of plastic recycling remains deep-seated.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
James had a nautilus disposition, burrowing into his private appetites, but Terrance inflicted every fleeting and deep-seated fancy on all in his power.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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