instilled

American  

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of instill.

Etymology

Origin of instilled

instill + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Those experiences instilled in me a sense of urgency to do whatever is possible to help patients under my care.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

"But the injuries really set me back and damaged my confidence a little, and maybe instilled some doubt in me for a period of time."

From Barron's

But Arteta has provided the calm presence for his side and instilled confidence into his team as they look to go one better than the last three seasons, when they have finished in second place.

From BBC

His parents had instilled a habit of saving money, and a family friend who works in finance had begun teaching him about the benefits of investing early.

From MarketWatch