dyed–in–the–wool

adjective \ˌdīd-^ən-thə-ˈwu̇l\

: having very strong beliefs, opinions, etc., that you are not willing to change

Full Definition of DYED-IN-THE-WOOL

: thoroughgoing, uncompromising <a dyed–in–the–wool conservative>

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1580

Synonyms: bred-in-the-bone, chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate

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