deep-seated
/ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdēp-ˈsē-təd How to pronounce deep-seated (audio)/ (ame, mw)
deep-seated — adjective
1. used for a feeling, belief, or attitude that has settled so deeply in a person's
used for a feeling, belief, or attitude that has settled so deeply in a person's mind that it does not change easily
Rachel's deep-seated fear of dogs began after a bite outside her school.
collocation: deep-seated fear of + noun
Amani's deep-seated distrust of banks grew after the family lost its savings.
collocation: deep-seated distrust of + noun
After the failed appeal, Nellie's anger at the company seemed deep-seated.
The town's deep-seated prejudice kept Roma children out of the best classes.
Years abroad did not erase Anong's deep-seated loyalty to Chiang Rai.
- deep-rooted
very close in meaning, but it more strongly suggests long growth over time
- ingrained
often used for habits or reactions learned through repetition
- entrenched
stronger for unfair attitudes or systems protected from change
- superficial
stays near the surface instead of shaping a person's thinking deeply
- short-lived
describes a feeling that passes quickly instead of lasting for years
文法句型
deep-seated fear
deep-seated prejudice
deep-seated resentment toward + noun
be deep-seated
用法筆記
Most often modifies abstract nouns such as fear, distrust, resentment, loyalty, or prejudice. It can appear after a linking verb, but in everyday learner use it rarely describes physical objects or literal depth.