Synonyms of rooted

rooted 1 of 2

adjective

as in deep

firmly established over time

a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

rooted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of root

as in embedded

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

rooted the post securely in the dirt

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rooted

Adjective

Reflecting on this structural evolution, Harris explained that while explainer journalism remains deeply rooted in his identity, his underlying creative goals demanded a broader perspective. — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Their concerns are numerous and rooted in both present practices and future possibilities. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Understanding these complexities requires leaders who stay rooted in community long after the campaign ends. — Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year in a row, Finns are satisfied with their lifestyles firmly rooted in the outdoors, nature, and a slower pace of life. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

The discussions between Canadian and American trade officials have been bogged down by deep-rooted disagreement about the terms of the deal. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Cowles died in 2014, but Baranski remains deeply rooted in his hometown. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026

Daily life outside the camp remains deeply rooted in tradition. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Nothing ruins a good time like misplaced sympathy, and siding with the man of the house in a series that’s more rooted in women’s perspectives with each passing season just feels wrong. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

How to Remove Dead Annuals From the Garden Many annuals are shallow-rooted and easily removed from the garden, but be careful not to disturb the roots of nearby perennials. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026

Maybe because their connection was so deeply rooted, the proposal resonated with a complete stranger. — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

In Richard’s hands, Creole culture is rooted and migrant, soil and air. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Morris developed a reputation for a high-tempo offensive philosophy rooted heavily in the Air Raid offense made famous by Mike Leach. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Ida’s stillness is shared by the whole film, which seems more confidently rooted than anything in Pawlikowski’s previous endeavors. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Once plants have rooted and produced three to four new leaves, remove cuttings from their container and transplant each into its own pot. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

The estate’s appeal is rooted not only in its scale and flexibility, but also in the character of the main home itself. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Raised in Idaho and rooted now in New York, Hunter mines the rural‑urban divide, religion, parenthood and finances to explore how ordinary people shoulder shame, struggle and a fragile sense of hope. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026