deep-seated
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of deep-seated
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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The couple are accused of using the camera and a mobile phone to see the casino card table, and communicating with "deep seated earpieces" to bet on card games.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
Homophobia remains deep seated despite some progress over the years in reducing discrimination.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023
It’s something that is deep seated in her commitment to public service, and through her family’s commitment to service.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2022
Activist investor group Market Forces said Juukan Gorge highlighted a culture of arrogance and other deep seated issues at Rio Tinto, which had bubbled to the surface through this report.
From Reuters • Feb. 2, 2022
There certainly is no deep seated love between Mr. Ellis and myself but this school project brings out problems we all have.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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