inbred

American  

[in-bred] / ˈɪnˈbrɛd /

adjective

1. naturally inherent; innate: native.

   her inbred grace.

   Synonyms:

   instinctive, constitutional, inborn

2. resulting from or involved in inbreeding.

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inbred British  

/ ˈɪnˈbrɛd /

adjective

1. produced as a result of inbreeding

2. deeply ingrained; innate

   inbred good manners

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Etymology

Origin of inbred

First recorded in 1585–95; past participle of inbreed

Example Sentences

The genetic pool has been whittled down, and these pumpkins are “super inbred” now, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added: "Winter mortality of lambs removes inbred individuals, removes bad genes, so the flock has this purging thing the whole time which I don't think we would be able to organise."

From BBC

Inside the painting is a rendering of Kenny the Tiger, the famous inbred white Bengal.

From Los Angeles Times

Not only that, but the pupfish are believed to be one of the most inbred of all species, a lack of genetic variation that makes it difficult for the creatures to procreate and thrive.

From New York Times

In bees, males are typically haploid and have only one set of chromosomes, but when they're inbred, they can have two sets of the same chromosomes and lack genetic diversity.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• deep-seated
• innate