deep-seated

adjective

deep-seat·​ed ˈdēp-ˈsē-təd 

1

: situated far below the surface

a deep-seated inflammation

2

: firmly established

a deep-seated tradition

Synonyms of deep-seated

• deep
• inherent
• rooted
• entrenched

Examples of deep-seated in a Sentence

has deep-seated convictions about religion that no one is ever going to change

Recent Examples on the Web

Housing discrimination and segregation were deep-seated, and the Los Angeles sky was the color of swamp water. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

If your kitchen bar counter doubles as your main dining setup (or an impromptu WFH station), the lofty upholstered cushion is deep-seated and comfortable enough for a full day’s agenda. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

Advertisement Pakistan and India’s territorial dispute over Kashmir is deep-seated, stemming from the 1947 British partition of India, which established the borders between Pakistan and India. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Nov. 2025

Interestingly, such behavior was observed even when participants knew they were being observed or recorded, showcasing how deep-seated the self-serving bias is with regard to owning fault and accepting responsibility. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for deep-seated

• accreted
• competed
• completed
• conceited
• concreted
• defeated
• deleted
• depleted
• entreated
• intreated
• maltreated
• mistreated

Kids Definition

deep-seated

adjective

deep-seat·​ed

ˈdēp-ˈsēt-əd

1

: set or located far below the surface

2

: firmly established

a deep-seated tradition