instilled
Americanadjective
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infused slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings.
In some regions of the world, culturally instilled values are an enduring barrier to achieving sustainability.
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put into something drop by drop.
Where a patient reacts to the instilled eye medication with dilation of the pupils, it could suggest Horner's syndrome.
verb
Etymology
Origin of instilled
Example Sentences
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He said it was instilled in him to cook from the heart because "you can taste the love in the food" and not to "cook in a bad mood – because you'll taste that anger".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
While the war in Iran lately has instilled volatility in the market, the software selloff began in earnest at the end of January.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
She particularly credits her parents with the work ethic they instilled in her from a young age to have respect for the craft and the job.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
President Trump’s Fed chair nominee spent over a decade working for the billionaire investor, who instilled in him a relentless trust in data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
But the terror they instilled in me had possession over my body and soul.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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