inveterate

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Adjective inveterate has 1 sense

chronic, confirmed, habitual, inveterate - having a habit of long standing; "a chronic smoker"
Antonym: unaddicted (indirect, via addicted)

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Term: inveterate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Firmly established or deeply rooted

Sample Sentence: The inveterate belief in superstitions persisted despite modern advancements.

Sense 2: Habitual or longstanding

Sample Sentence: He was an inveterate smoker, unable to quit despite numerous attempts.

Sense 3: Continuing or suffering from a particular bad habit or behavior

Sample Sentence: Laura's inveterate laziness caused her to constantly procrastinate.

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