deep-rooted

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(literally, of a plant) Having deep roots; (of a non-living object) deeply and firmly embedded (in the ground, etc.).
Firmly established in thought or behaviour and difficult to change.“They avoid conflict at all costs because of their deep-rooted fear of upsetting people.”

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bred-in-the-bone deep-lying deep-seated ineradicable established ingrained implanted planted long-established well-established long-standing thoroughgoing in-depth farreaching deep profound persistence thorough

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