1 ~ (in sb/sth) (of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change:
ingrained prejudices * The belief that we should do our duty is deeply ingrained in most of us.
2 (of dirt) under the surface of sth and therefore difficult to get rid of
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