Ingrown
adjective
A condition where a hair grows back into the skin, causing irritation or infection.
He developed an ingrown hair after shaving his beard.
Usage tips
Neutral
ingrown hairs,ingrown toenails,ingrown teeth
adjective
Referring to something that is deeply embedded or integrated within another entity or environment.
The ingrown beliefs of the community made it hard for change to take place.
Usage tips
Neutral
ingrown prejudices,ingrown habits,ingrown mindsets
adjective
A condition where a hair grows back into the skin, causing irritation or infection.
He developed an ingrown hair after shaving his beard.
Usage tips
Neutral
ingrown hairs,ingrown toenails,ingrown teeth
adjective
Referring to something that is deeply embedded or integrated within another entity or environment.
The ingrown beliefs of the community made it hard for change to take place.
Usage tips
Neutral
ingrown prejudices,ingrown habits,ingrown mindsets
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
In medical contexts, 'ingrown' specifically pertains to hairs or nails that grow backwards into the skin, potentially causing health issues.
Ingrown toenails can lead to infections if not treated properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
The term can also metaphorically describe emotions or thoughts that are trapped inside a person, not expressed outwardly.
His ingrown fears prevented him from taking risks.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision in Language
Using 'ingrown' in specific contexts helps clarify that something is not just misplaced but actually embedded or inserted where it shouldn't be.
The ingrown aspect of a project refers to unaddressed issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
In medical contexts, 'ingrown' specifically pertains to hairs or nails that grow backwards into the skin, potentially causing health issues.
Ingrown toenails can lead to infections if not treated properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
The term can also metaphorically describe emotions or thoughts that are trapped inside a person, not expressed outwardly.
His ingrown fears prevented him from taking risks.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision in Language
Using 'ingrown' in specific contexts helps clarify that something is not just misplaced but actually embedded or inserted where it shouldn't be.
The ingrown aspect of a project refers to unaddressed issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
In medical contexts, 'ingrown' specifically pertains to hairs or nails that grow backwards into the skin, potentially causing health issues.
Ingrown toenails can lead to infections if not treated properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
The term can also metaphorically describe emotions or thoughts that are trapped inside a person, not expressed outwardly.
His ingrown fears prevented him from taking risks.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision in Language
Using 'ingrown' in specific contexts helps clarify that something is not just misplaced but actually embedded or inserted where it shouldn't be.
The ingrown aspect of a project refers to unaddressed issues.
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