Synonyms of deep-seated
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for deep-seated is bred-in-the-bone. Other synonyms of deep-seated are deep-rooted, deep-lying and deeply seated. The opposite of deep-seated is surface-level.
Synonyms and similar words for deep-seated
adjectiveFirmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.
- bred-in-the-boneFirmly established or instilled; deep-seated.
- deep-rootedFirmly established in thought or behavior and difficult to change.
- deep-lyingEstablished at a deep level.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- deeply seated
Opposite of deep-seated
adjectivePhysically located at a deep level.
- superficial
- surface-levelSynonym of superficial.
Meaning of deep-seated
- adjective Physically located at a deep level.
- adjective Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.
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Questions about synonyms of deep-seated
- What is another word for deep-seated?
- Deep-seated has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bred-in-the-bone, deep-rooted, deep-lying and deeply seated.
- What is the opposite of deep-seated?
- The opposite of deep-seated is surface-level.
- What does deep-seated mean?
- Deep-seated means physically located at a deep level.
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