dyed-in-the-wool
Fixed in belief
Dyed-in-the-wool describes someone whose beliefs or characteristics are deeply ingrained and unlikely to change: a dyed-in-the-wool conservative, a dyed-in-the-wool optimist.
The image is of wool dyed before spinning, so the color permeates every fiber rather than just the surface.
The phrase usually suggests stubbornness or permanence, sometimes with grudging admiration.
Firmly established by habit
- deep-rootedFirmly and long established
- inveterateLong-established, unchangeable
- entrenchedFirmly established, resistant to change
- embeddedSet firmly within something
indelible · fixed · rooted · established · intrinsic · hardwired · bred-in-the-bone · congenital
Loyally and lovingly attached
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
steadfast · ardent · fervent · passionate · zealous · wholehearted · earnest · sincere
Steady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- inflexibleUnable to bend
obdurate · resolute · unswerving · unshakable · immovable · tenacious · dogged · persistent
ingrained
Firmly established by habit
- deep-rootedFirmly and long established
- inveterateLong-established, unchangeable
- entrenchedFirmly established, resistant to change
embedded · indelible · fixed · rooted · established · intrinsic · hardwired · bred-in-the-bone · congenital · innate
devoted
Loyally and lovingly attached
faithful · steadfast · ardent · fervent · passionate · zealous · wholehearted · earnest · sincere · true-blue
unwavering
Steady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
inflexible · obdurate · resolute · unswerving · unshakable · immovable · tenacious · dogged · persistent · unbending
dyed-in-the-woolsuperficial
Lacking depth or substance
half-hearted · nominal · lukewarm · casual · fair-weather
dyed-in-the-woolfair-weather
Unreliable when challenged
occasional · intermittent · newfound · inconstant · fickle
dyed-in-the-woolconvertible
Car with folding roof
persuadable · open-minded · flexible · wavering · vacillating
wool, woolly, woolen, dyed, dyeing, undyed, woollens, wooliness, tie-dyed