What context can I use each word in?
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entrenched
Example
The company's culture of overworking employees is deeply entrenched. [entrenched: adjective]
Example
The political party's views on taxation are so entrenched that they refuse to consider any alternatives. [entrenched: adjective]
ingrained
Example
Her fear of public speaking is so ingrained that she avoids it at all costs. [ingrained: adjective]
Example
The prejudice against certain ethnic groups is deeply ingrained in our society. [ingrained: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Entrenched and ingrained are both relatively common words in English, but entrenched is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts, while ingrained is more commonly used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between entrenched and ingrained?
Entrenched is generally considered more formal than ingrained, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
