Ingrained

Ingrained

/inˈɡrānd/

adjective

1) firmly established, deep-rooted

“The moment we believe that success is determined by an ingrained level of ability as opposed to resilience and hard work, we will be brittle in the face of adversity.” 

— Joshua Waitzkin (1976 – )

2) worked deeply into the texture or fiber

“In some cases laundering cannot remove the last trace of ingrained soil that builds up over a period of time.”

— Frances S. Buchanan