inveterate

adjective

in·vet·er·ate in-ˈve-t(ə-)rət How to pronounce inveterate (audio)

: confirmed in a habit : habitual

an inveterate liar

: firmly established by long persistence

the inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious

inveterately adverb

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The History of Inveterate

Like veteran, inveterate ultimately comes from Latin vetus, which means "old," and which led to the Latin verb inveterare ("to age"). That verb in turn gave rise eventually to the adjective inveteratus, the direct source of our adjective inveterate (in use since the 14th century). In the past, inveterate has meant "long-standing" or simply "old." For example, one 16th-century writer warned of "Those great Flyes which in the springe time of the yeare creepe out of inveterate walls." Today, inveterate most often applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence that it is practically ineradicable or unalterable.

Example Sentences

his inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales

Recent Examples on the Web McIngvale's reputation as a sports fan and inveterate gambler precedes him in Houston.

Dan Carson, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 An Oxford mathematician, Carroll was an inveterate puzzler.

Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Peter, an inveterate mansplainer, argues that in the real world, suspicious deaths often are ignored.

Jake Cline, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 Nor is this the wisest move for the Daiquiri drinkers, because the initial money would run out, and the shares of an inveterate beach bum are hardly an appealing investment.

Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Most of Windsor’s childhood was spent in Cambridge, England, where his parents, academics and inveterate travelers, chose to live.

James Reginato, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 Staff Sergeant William James is an inveterate risk-taker who seems to thrive on war, but there's no denying his gift for defusing bombs.

Travis Bean, Forbes, 4 June 2022 Bremmer, an inveterate glass-half-fuller, urges his reader to accentuate the positive—as Ronald Reagan did!

Andre Pagliarini, The New Republic, 17 May 2022 The exploits of Marsha Sprinkle — suitcase thief, con artist, inveterate liar — could have been a film.

Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 See More

inveterate

adjective

as in deep

firmly established over time he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales

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deep
lifelong
entrenched
rooted
hard-core
chronic
persistent
deep-seated
confirmed
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inherent
settled
habitual
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unalterable
unchangeable
intrinsic
bred-in-the-bone
fixed
accustomed
innate
inculcated
immutable
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abiding
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firm
frozen
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hard-and-fast
imbedded
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hard

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transient
momentary
temporary
ephemeral
provisional
interim
impermanent
brief
fleeting
short-lived
short-term

as in chronic

being such by habit and not likely to change the man is an inveterate liar who only rarely tells the truth

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chronic
habitual
persistent
serial
stubborn
dyed-in-the-wool
addicted
incorrigible
regular
confirmed
steady
unreconstructed
prone
natural
unregenerate
born
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bred-in-the-bone
repeat
inherent
unfailing
habituated
used
innate
unchanging
entrenched
inbred
intrinsic
wonted
deep-seated
inclined
deep-rooted
mulish
apt
intrenched
set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

occasional
unaccustomed
unused
intermittent

Synonym Chooser

The words chronic and confirmed are common synonyms of inveterate. While all three words mean "firmly established," inveterate applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence as to be practically ineradicable or unalterable.

an inveterate smoker

The words chronic and inveterate can be used in similar contexts, but chronic suggests something that is persistent or endlessly recurrent and troublesome.

a chronic complainer

The meanings of confirmed and inveterate largely overlap; however, confirmed implies a growing stronger and firmer with time so as to resist change or reform.

a confirmed bachelor

单词	inveterate
释义	inveterate adjective in·vet·er·ate in-ˈve-t(ə-)rət 1 : confirmed in a habit : habitual an inveterate liar 2 : firmly established by long persistence the inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious inveterately adverb Did you know? The History of Inveterate Like veteran, inveterate ultimately comes from Latin vetus, which means "old," and which led to the Latin verb inveterare ("to age"). That verb in turn gave rise eventually to the adjective inveteratus, the direct source of our adjective inveterate (in use since the 14th century). In the past, inveterate has meant "long-standing" or simply "old." For example, one 16th-century writer warned of "Those great Flyes which in the springe time of the yeare creepe out of inveterate walls." Today, inveterate most often applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence that it is practically ineradicable or unalterable. Synonyms bred-in-the-bone confirmed deep deep-rooted deep-seated entrenched intrenched hard-core rooted settled See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences his inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales Recent Examples on the Web McIngvale's reputation as a sports fan and inveterate gambler precedes him in Houston. Dan Carson, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 An Oxford mathematician, Carroll was an inveterate puzzler. Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Peter, an inveterate mansplainer, argues that in the real world, suspicious deaths often are ignored. Jake Cline, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 Nor is this the wisest move for the Daiquiri drinkers, because the initial money would run out, and the shares of an inveterate beach bum are hardly an appealing investment. Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Most of Windsor’s childhood was spent in Cambridge, England, where his parents, academics and inveterate travelers, chose to live. James Reginato, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 Staff Sergeant William James is an inveterate risk-taker who seems to thrive on war, but there's no denying his gift for defusing bombs. Travis Bean, Forbes, 4 June 2022 Bremmer, an inveterate glass-half-fuller, urges his reader to accentuate the positive—as Ronald Reagan did! Andre Pagliarini, The New Republic, 17 May 2022 The exploits of Marsha Sprinkle — suitcase thief, con artist, inveterate liar — could have been a film. Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin inveteratus, from past participle of inveterare to age (transitive verb), from in- + veter-, vetus old — more at wether First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Medical Definition inveterate adjective in·vet·er·ate in-ˈvet-ə-rət, -ˈve-trət 1 : marked by long duration or frequent recurrence inveterate bursitis 2 : confirmed in a habit : habitual sense 2 an inveterate smoker inveterate adjective 1 as in deep firmly established over time he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deep lifelong entrenched rooted hard-core chronic persistent deep-seated confirmed deep-rooted inherent settled habitual persisting intrenched unalterable unchangeable intrinsic bred-in-the-bone fixed accustomed innate inculcated immutable natural inbred abiding enduring inborn embedded ingrained typical usual instilled set implanted firm frozen customary regular integral irradicable hard-and-fast imbedded engrained hard Antonyms & Near Antonyms transient momentary temporary ephemeral provisional interim impermanent brief fleeting short-lived short-term See More 2 as in chronic being such by habit and not likely to change the man is an inveterate liar who only rarely tells the truth Synonyms & Similar Words chronic habitual persistent serial stubborn dyed-in-the-wool addicted incorrigible regular confirmed steady unreconstructed prone natural unregenerate born accustomed obstinate bred-in-the-bone repeat inherent unfailing habituated used innate unchanging entrenched inbred intrinsic wonted deep-seated inclined deep-rooted mulish apt intrenched set Antonyms & Near Antonyms occasional unaccustomed unused intermittent Synonym Chooser The words chronic and confirmed are common synonyms of inveterate. While all three words mean "firmly established," inveterate applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence as to be practically ineradicable or unalterable. an inveterate smoker The words chronic and inveterate can be used in similar contexts, but chronic suggests something that is persistent or endlessly recurrent and troublesome. a chronic complainer The meanings of confirmed and inveterate largely overlap; however, confirmed implies a growing stronger and firmer with time so as to resist change or reform. a confirmed bachelor
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inveterate

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