dyed-in-the-wool

dyed–in–the–wool

adj \ˌdīd-^ən-thə-ˈwu̇l\

Definition of DYED-IN-THE-WOOL

: thoroughgoing, uncompromising <a dyed–in–the–wool conservative>

First Known Use of DYED-IN-THE-WOOL

1580

Related to DYED-IN-THE-WOOL

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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