Synonyms of inveterate
12 similar words · 12 opposite words
Another word for inveterate is bred-in-the-bone. Other synonyms of inveterate are chronic, ineradicable, hardened, long-standing and permanent. The opposite of inveterate is impermanent.
Synonyms and similar words for inveterate
adjectiveFirmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
- long-standing
- deep-rooted
- ingrained
- ineradicableNot able to be eradicated; (of a root, plant, etc.) too deep to remove.
- indelible
- radicatedRooted; firmly established.
- chronicInveterate or habitual.
- permanent
adjectiveHaving had a habit (usually a bad habit) for a long time.
- hardenedFirmly established in a behavior seen as bad; unlikely to change one's ways; inveterate.
- dyed-in-the-woolFirmly established in one's beliefs or habits; having a specified characteristic, identity, etc. deeply ingrained in...
adjectiveMore synonyms
- bred-in-the-boneInveterate or habitual; long-standing.
- deep-seated
Opposite of inveterate
adjectiveFirmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
adjectiveHaving had a habit (usually a bad habit) for a long time.
- casual
- sometime
- occasional
- dilettantePertaining to or like a dilettante.
Meaning of inveterate
- adjective Firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
- adjective Having had a habit (usually a bad habit) for a long time.
- adjective Malignant; virulent; spiteful.
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Questions about synonyms of inveterate
- What is another word for inveterate?
- Inveterate has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bred-in-the-bone, chronic, ineradicable, hardened, long-standing and permanent.
- What is the opposite of inveterate?
- The opposite of inveterate is impermanent. Other antonyms of inveterate are novel.
- What does inveterate mean?
- Inveterate means firmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
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