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deep–seated
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deep–seated
(adjective)
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deep–seated
/
ˈ
diːp
ˈ
siːtəd/
adjective
deep–seated
/
ˈ
diːp
ˈ
siːtəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of DEEP–SEATED
[
more deep–seated; most deep–seated
]
:
existing for a long time and very difficult to change
:
firmly established
She has a
deep-seated
fear of flying.
The problems are far more
deep-seated
[=
deep-rooted
] than we thought.
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