Definition of Inveterate
Inveterate
in·vet·er·ate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Habitual or long-standing, especially in a bad or undesirable way.
e.g. He's an inveterate gambler and has lost a fortune over the years.
(adjective)
confirmed and established over a long period of time and thus not likely to change, typically describing a habit or attitude/feeling;
e.g. I was familiar with her inveterate negativity and didn't expect her to say anything good.
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