Synonyms of dyed-in-the-wool

dyed-in-the-wool

adjective

ˌdīd-ᵊn-t͟hə-ˈwu̇l 

as in chronic

being such by habit and not likely to change

as a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic, I give these "confirmed" UFO sightings as much credence as I do the tooth fairy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chronic
• persistent
• inveterate
• serial
• habitual
• regular
• confirmed
• stubborn
• steady
• natural
• addicted
• bred-in-the-bone
• unreconstructed
• born
• incorrigible
• prone
• repeat
• inherent
• accustomed
• unregenerate
• inbred
• used
• unfailing
• entrenched
• intrinsic
• unchanging
• innate
• obstinate
• inclined
• deep-seated
• apt
• habituated
• wonted
• deep-rooted
• mulish
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• occasional
• unused
• unaccustomed
• intermittent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dyed-in-the-wool

While both directors come from the theater world (Rauch is the former artistic director of the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival), the show’s team included dyed-in-the-wool ballroom creators, too. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026

Can either of them win over a dyed-in-the-wool MGB skeptic? —Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023

Located in remote destinations along iconic byways, motor lodges are designed to accommodate dyed-in-the-wool road warriors. —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023

We’re dyed-in-the-wool April Fools’ Day haters around here, but hold on one second — Duolingo and Peacock might be on to something. —Richard Lawler, The Verge, 1 Apr. 2023

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