Entrenched — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /in-ˈtrench/ en·trench

Meaning & Definition of Entrenched

Entrenched (verb)

  1. to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense
  2. to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position
  3. to establish solidly

Entrenched (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. firmly established over time

    "I have an entrenched dislike of mimes"

    similar: bred-in-the-bone, confirmed, deep, deep-rooted, deep-seated, hard-core, inveterate, rooted, settled
    related: firm, fixed, frozen, hard, hard-and-fast, immutable, irradicable, set, unalterable, unchangeable, embedded, implanted, inculcated, instilled, inborn, inbred, ingrained, inherent, innate, integral, intrinsic, natural, accustomed, chronic, customary, habitual, regular, typical, usual, abiding, enduring, lifelong, persistent, persisting
    near: brief, ephemeral, fleeting, impermanent, interim, momentary, provisional, short-lived, short-term, temporary, transient

Entrenched (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

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

    similar: bedded, embedded, enrooted, fixed, impacted, implanted, ingrained, lodged, rooted
    related: imbued, infused, instilled, beat (into), drove (into), established, placed, put, settled, stuck
    opposite: dislodged, rooted (out), uprooted
    near: eliminated, eradicated, ejected, expelled, detached, disconnected, disengaged, removed

Related Entry: Entrench (verb)

Entrench is a different word from Entrenched. The synonyms below are for entrench, not for entrenched.

  1. to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

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

    similar: bed, embed, enroot, fix, impact, implant, ingrain, lodge, root
    related: imbue, infuse, instill, beat (into), drive (into), establish, place, put, settle, stick
    opposite: dislodge, root (out), uproot
    near: eliminate, eradicate, eject, expel, detach, disconnect, disengage, remove

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Entrenched

The most common words with a similar meaning to Entrenched:

bred-in-the-bone, confirmed, deep, deep-rooted, deep-seated, hard-core, inveterate, rooted, settled, bedded, embedded, enrooted, fixed, impacted, implanted, ingrained, lodged

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Entrenched

Words with the opposite meaning of Entrenched:

dislodged, rooted (out), uprooted

Related Words for Entrenched

firm, frozen, hard, hard-and-fast, immutable, irradicable, set, unalterable, unchangeable, inculcated, instilled, inborn, inbred, inherent, innate, integral, intrinsic, natural, accustomed, chronic, customary, habitual, regular, typical, usual, abiding, enduring, lifelong, persistent, persisting

Near Antonyms of Entrenched

brief, ephemeral, fleeting, impermanent, interim, momentary, provisional, short-lived, short-term, temporary, transient, eliminated, eradicated, ejected, expelled, detached, disconnected, disengaged, removed

Word Forms of Entrenched

Inflections: intrenched, entrenching, intrenching, entrenches, intrenches

Derived words: entrenchment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Entrenched

First known use: 1548t

Frequently Asked Questions about Entrenched

What does "Entrenched" mean?

"Entrenched" means to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Entrenched"?

Other words for "Entrenched" include bred-in-the-bone, confirmed, deep, deep-rooted, deep-seated, hard-core, inveterate and rooted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Entrenched" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Entrenched"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Entrenched". Common alternatives include bred-in-the-bone, confirmed, deep, deep-rooted, deep-seated, hard-core, inveterate, rooted, settled and bedded.

What is the opposite of "Entrenched"?

Antonyms of "Entrenched" include dislodged, rooted (out) and uprooted. Near antonyms include brief, ephemeral, fleeting and impermanent.

How do you use "Entrenched" in a sentence?

Examples of "Entrenched" in a sentence: "I have an entrenched dislike of mimes"; "a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off".

Is "Entrenched" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Entrenched" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Entrenched"?

"Entrenched" is pronounced /in-ˈtrench/ and divided into syllables as en·trench.

What is the origin of the word "Entrenched"?

First known use: 1548t.