deep-seated

• Qualifie un sentiment, une conviction ou un problème profondément enraciné et difficile à modifier ou à éliminer.

Describes a feeling, belief, or problem that is firmly established and difficult to change.

1. Deeply rooted or firmly fixedC1formal

   Used especially of ideas, principles, or feelings that are firmly established and difficult to change.

   profondément enraciné

   • She has a deep-seated fear of failure that holds her back.
   • The conflict stems from deep-seated cultural differences.
   • His deep-seated belief in justice guided his entire career.

   Synonymesconfirmeddeep-rootedentrenchedfixedimplantedineradicableingrainedinveteraterootedsettled

   Antonymesshallowsuperficialsurfacetemporarytransientunfixed