Synonyms of instilled

instilled 1 of 2

adjective

as in inculcated

Related Words

• inculcated
• implanted
• embedded
• ingrained
• inherent
• fixed
• innate
• intrinsic
• immutable
• unalterable
• unchangeable
• rooted
• inborn
• frozen
• integral
• inbred
• entrenched
• confirmed
• set
• firm
• hard-and-fast
• settled
• hard
• irradicable
• deep-seated
• accustomed
• inveterate
• typical
• deep-rooted
• hard-core
• chronic
• customary
• usual
• abiding
• habitual
• natural
• persistent
• lifelong
• deep
• enduring
• regular
• persisting
• bred-in-the-bone

Dissimilar Words

• fleeting
• transient
• temporary
• momentary
• brief
• ephemeral
• short-term
• interim
• provisional
• short-lived
• impermanent

instilled

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verb

past tense of instill

as in planted

to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set

a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planted
• bred
• rooted
• inculcated
• implanted
• embedded
• lodged
• sowed
• inseminated
• enrooted
• infixed
• drove
• imbued
• entrenched
• infused
• invested
• hammered
• pounded
• inoculated
• ingrained
• steeped
• suffused
• fixed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instilled

Adjective

Our mum’s a voracious reader and really instilled reading. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026

Mika’s mother - a CPA, professor, and philanthropist - instilled in her an early understanding of legacy as something actively lived and carefully protected. — William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

But watching Micah Ski definitely just instilled in this deep drive to not be a skier. — Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026

Pilar, a former Ford Agency model and actress, instilled confidence and poise in her kids from an early age. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date. — Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

His mother—central in shaping his early confidence—instilled in him a kind of resilience that would later fuel his global ambitions. — Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

Maye was efficient, didn’t turn the ball over, made plays with his arm and his legs, instilled confidence in his teammates and, most importantly, came away with a 33-27 win in Week 2. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025

Farming and fishing are the islands’ economic drivers, and the urge to leave is so deeply instilled that the diaspora—spread across the United States, Canada, Brazil, and beyond—is estimated to be six times larger than the population of the islands, a mere 244,000 people (and steadily shrinking). — Philip Sherburne, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024

Verb

The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

While discussing recovery at the May event, Panettiere similarly reflected on learning to let go of the perfectionism that had been instilled in her from childhood. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

From father to son, coach to players, the gritty attitude has been instilled by Papotta at Viewpoint. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

There he was routinely beaten, an experience which instilled in him a lifelong fascination with flagellation and pain. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

His dad instilled in him a love of woodworking and coached him and his siblings in baseball and basketball. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Jack Wilson, a 12-year major leaguer who also played shortstop, instilled in his son that defense comes first. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

On a much larger scale, the pandemic instilled a similar worry in people around the world. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

China's growth has been fueled by government funding for companies as well as a culture of innovation and speed the country has instilled in its workers, experts have said. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026