Entrenched and Transient

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Entrenched adjective - Firmly established over time.

Usage example: I have an entrenched dislike of mimes

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Transient is an antonym for entrenched.

Nearby Words: entrenchment, entrenching

Transient adjective - Lasting only for a short time.

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Entrenched is an antonym for transient.

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