deep-seated

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held“deep-rooted prejudice”“deep-seated differences of opinion”“implanted convictions”“ingrained habits of a lifetime”“a deeply planted need”Synonyms: deep-rooted implanted ingrained planted

deep-seated \deep-seated\ adj. same as deep-rooted.

Syn: deep-rooted, fundamental, ingrained. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]