ENTRENCHED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ENTRENCHED?

Need another word that means the same as “entrenched”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “entrenched” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Entrenched” are: ingrained, established, well established

Entrenched as an Adjective

Definitions of "Entrenched" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “entrenched” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Dug in.
• Established firmly and securely.
• (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

Synonyms of "Entrenched" as an adjective (3 Words)

established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. The established Church.
ingrained	(of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established; difficult to change. The ingrained dirt on the flaking paintwork.
well established	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.

Usage Examples of "Entrenched" as an adjective

• The entrenched power of the nobility.
• An entrenched resistance to change.

Associations of "Entrenched" (30 Words)

accepted	Generally approved or compelling recognition. The accepted consensus within the church.
assertive	Aggressively self-assured. An energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue.
assured	Protected against discontinuance or change. A tiny but assured income.
certain	Certain to occur destined or inevitable. To a certain degree.
certainly	Used to express complete agreement with something that has just been said. The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm s appeal.
certitude	Something that someone firmly believes is true. The question may never be answered with certitude.
conclusive	(of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive. The findings were by no means conclusive.
convinced	Completely certain about something. She was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives.
decided	Recognizable; marked. You could never talk him round he was very decided.
definite	Clear or undeniable (used for emphasis. You re very definite about that.
dependable	Worthy of reliance or trust. The most valuable and dependable of America s allies.
determined	Having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation. Helen was a determined little girl.
entrench	Establish (someone) in a position of great strength or security. Concessions which entrenched so deeply on the honour and dignity of the Crown.
established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. The established Church.
fasten	Become fixed or fastened. A blue nightie that fastens down the back.
firmly	With little possibility of movement; securely. Stop the bleeding by pressing firmly.
formally	In accordance with convention or etiquette. Formally complex types of text.
fortified	(of a place) provided with defensive works as protection against attack. Many fortified wines are sweet.
ingrained	Deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held. His deeply ingrained Catholic convictions.
ordained	Fixed or established especially by order or command. An ordained priest.
ossified	Having become rigid or fixed in attitude or position. An ossified bureaucratic system.
prescribed	Fixed or established especially by order or command. In prescribed order.
proven	Established beyond doubt. A proven liar.
securely	In a fixed or stable manner. Prisoners held securely behind bars.
solidly	Without any spaces or gaps. The workers were solidly united.
stoutly	In a resolute manner. The houses are built stoutly of granite.
strongly	With great power or strength. She started out swimming strongly.
sure	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. A sure or true sign of one s commitment.
tested	Tested and proved to be reliable. A tested method.
tightly	In a disciplined or well coordinated manner. The government tightly controlled the movement of money.