bred-in-the-bone

bred–in–the–bone

adj \ˈbre-d^ən-thə-ˌbōn\

Definition of BRED-IN-THE-BONE

1

: deep-rooted <bred–in–the–bone honesty>

2

: inveterate <a bred–in–the–bone gambler>

First Known Use of BRED-IN-THE-BONE

15th century

Related to BRED-IN-THE-BONE

Synonyms: bred-in-the-bone, chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate

Related Words: incorrigible, unreconstructed, unregenerate; born, natural; persistent, regular, repeat, serial, steady, unchanging, unfailing; addicted; accustomed, habituated, used, wonted; deep-rooted, deep-seated, entrenched (also intrenched), inbred, inherent, innate, intrinsic; apt, inclined, prone; mulish, obstinate, set, stubborn

Near Antonyms: unaccustomed, unused; intermittent, occasional

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