Synonyms of entrenched

entrenched 1 of 2

adjective

variants also intrenched

as in deep

firmly established over time

I have an entrenched dislike of mimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

entrenched

2 of 2

verb

variants also intrenched

past tense of entrench

as in rooted

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rooted
• embedded
• lodged
• ingrained
• impacted
• implanted
• bedded
• put
• enrooted
• placed
• fixed
• established
• imbued
• instilled
• stuck
• infused
• beat (into)
• drove (into)
• settled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• eliminated
• rooted (out)
• dislodged
• uprooted
• eradicated
• removed
• disconnected
• expelled
• detached
• ejected
• disengaged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entrenched

Adjective

So deeply entrenched are the problems confronting higher education that a growing chorus of innovators says the easiest way to fix them is to begin again from scratch. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Feedback control is so entrenched in modern engineering practices that stability and sensing have become nearly synonymous. — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

The gambling industry is far more entrenched in Washington and fought major legislative battles before. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

That’s the way an entrenched NFL veteran can afford to look at it, but to fans looking for clues, reasons to be excited — and a young player trying play himself off the bubble and onto the roster — it’s bound to be something more. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

This challenge layered on top of the very real barriers that chronically absent students face can make educators feel defeated and think that absenteeism is simply too big and entrenched of a problem for schools to meaningfully address. — Jerome A. Graham, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

As Bell gets more entrenched into practice before the season, gaining familiarity with quarterback Malik Willis will be a key. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The entrenched, byzantine system for acquiring things is why the most sophisticated country in human history is at risk of no longer having the world’s most sophisticated military. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Tired of budget stalemates, deficits and continuous acrimony in the state Capitol, California voters in 2010 started taking action to temper political gridlock and loosen the grip of entrenched special interests. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny as the US becomes further entrenched in the Iran war. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

As the stalemate between the city and Angels owner Arte Moreno grew more entrenched, the condition of Angel Stadium deteriorated. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. — Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Throughout training camp, Klubnik has been entrenched in a battle with Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook for the backup quarterback job behind Smith. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

After the Gravel Institute closed, both Oks and Williams entrenched themselves in business and, eventually, Silicon Valley. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Luiz’s presence on the right wing could move speedy and active Capita to the left wing, once the 24-year-old Brazilian is entrenched in the lineup. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

The whole mess perfectly highlight how AI models can further biases deeply entrenched in their training data from the open web. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026

The early going featured the braggadocio of the comfortably entrenched. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026