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

Leaders' styles are also deeply rooted in their own past experiences, potentially creating unconscious biases that reward or disadvantage employees based on historical patterns rather than current performance. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Considering the deep-rooted hatred that defined the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry, Neely was the ultimate villain. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026

One woman, however, remained rooted to the corner of Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, watching quietly as tears streamed down her face. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

According to Gaffney, Like Old Times’ mission is also deeply rooted in changing how people see aging. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

As the genre’s name suggests, country music tends to be preoccupied with place; the charts are full of tributes to the satisfaction of being firmly rooted in a small town, and the sorrows of leaving it behind. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

That journey introduced me to a country of extraordinary cultural diversity, powerful traditions, and deeply rooted histories that remain largely unknown to the world. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026

Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. — Masha MacPherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

The origins of lagom According to well-being expert Ellen af Petersens, a former yoga teacher and founder of the Swedish beauty brand Colekt, the lagom mindset is deeply rooted in Scandinavian history and culture. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026

Verb

The four-time champion’s connections to Golden State are deeply rooted. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 16 July 2026

For many Venezuelans, the anger is rooted not in abstract politics but in intensely personal experiences of chaos, helplessness and institutional failure. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026

For most people, the inner programming is significantly outdated and rooted in deeply self-protective programming that prevents them from embracing the discomfort that comes with navigating complex changes and disruption. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

That is partly rooted in the aforementioned co-op laws and historic-preservation regulations. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

Two issues rooted in his previous employment as DeSantis’ chief of staff could be major factors. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

All About Love by bell hooks Author bell hooks redefines love as an active practice rooted in care, compassion, and commitment rather than romance or desire. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2026