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deep-seated

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Physically located at a deep level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a deep-seated tumour
  • Weaknesses in the earth’s crust allow deep-seated heat to rise nearer to the surface.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: superficial, surface-level

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adj

Meaning 2

Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • She has a deep-seated belief in the essential goodness of human nature.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bred-in-the-bone, deep-rooted, deep-lying

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • deep-rooted prejudice
  • deep-seated differences of opinion
  • implanted convictions
  • ingrained habits of a lifetime
  • a deeply planted need

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: deep-rooted, implanted, ingrained, planted

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From deep + seated.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: profundamente arraigado — Translations