inveterate

• Beschreibt eine Person, die eine seit Langem bestehende Gewohnheit oder Neigung hat, die sich kaum ändern wird; auch für tief verwurzelte Eigenschaften oder Zustände verwendet.

Describes a person who has a particular habit or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

1. Habitual or long-establishedC1formal

   Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

   Eingefleischt

   • He is an inveterate gambler who visits the casino every day.
   • She is an inveterate reader, always carrying a book with her.
   • His inveterate optimism never wavered, even in difficult times.

   Synonymechronicconfirmeddeep-seatedhabitualhardenedincorrigibleingrained

   Antonymenoviceunaccustomedunpracticedunseasoned

2. Deeply ingrainedC2formal

   Firmly established and unlikely to change, often used for negative traits.

   Eingefleischt

   • The politician was an inveterate liar, known for his false promises.
   • Her inveterate laziness prevented her from achieving her goals.
   • The region suffered from inveterate poverty for generations.

   Synonymechronicconfirmeddeep-seatedentrenchedhabitualincorrigibleingrained

   Antonymefleetingincidentalshallowsuperficialtemporarytransient