Synonyms of hardwired

hardwired

adjective

ˈhärd-ˌwī(-ə)rd 

as in inherent

being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing

a cat with a hardwired compulsion to knock expensive knickknacks off of shelves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inherent
• intrinsic
• integral
• essential
• innate
• ingrained
• natural
• inherited
• hereditary
• inborn
• constitutional
• indigenous
• inbred
• constitutive
• native
• inner
• immanent
• built-in
• congenital
• fundamental
• basic
• ingrain
• internal
• distinctive
• elemental
• in one's blood
• characteristic
• peculiar
• deep-rooted
• interior
• normal
• typical
• habitual
• inveterate
• inmost
• regular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extrinsic
• foreign
• alien
• extraneous
• adventitious
• accidental
• surface
• incidental
• coincidental
• external
• acquired
• superficial
• exterior
• adscititious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hardwired

Scientists have found that humans evolved to rely on each other, and our brains are hardwired to seek out relationships and community, not only for joy and comfort, but for survival. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Humans are hardwired to resist change, so implementing new technologies is often met with skepticism or pushback. — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Like fuel, food and shelter, smartphones and laptops are necessities for most of us (and for our kids, hardwired to want the latest upgrades). — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

That human beings calcify like stalagmites is one of those idiosyncrasies that is hardwired into our genetic coding, and at a certain point everyone becomes a caricature of themselves. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 June 2026