DYED-IN-THE-WOOL Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dyed-in-the-wool

adjective

ˌdīd-ᵊn-t͟hə-ˈwu̇l

Definition of dyed-in-the-wool

as in chronic

being such by habit and not likely to change as a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic, I give these "confirmed" UFO sightings as much credence as I do the tooth fairy

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Recent Examples of dyed-in-the-wool Located in remote destinations along iconic byways, motor lodges are designed to accommodate dyed-in-the-wool road warriors. — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023

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chronic

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The county’s access to healthcare, affordable housing and mental health services, along with chronic illness and violence within the community, have contributed to threats to public health, according to the county’s Community Health Assessment.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Fishmeal production has led to chronic chemical exposure, violent protests — typically spurred by the stench from fishmeal factories — and escalating transnational tensions as countries compete for catch.

— Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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