Grammar fix
a deep-seated belief
entrenched belief; a belief that is firmly established and difficult to change
A belief or opinion that is so strongly held and ingrained that it is very hard to change, often because it has existed for a long time or is rooted in personal experience or culture.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Many people have deep-seated beliefs about success that are shaped by their upbringing.society
- In my country, there is a deep-seated belief in the importance of family, which influences many aspects of daily life.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a deep-seated belief (in/about something)
WrongIt's a deep-seat belief.
RightIt's a deep-seated belief.
It's 'deep-seated' (with -ed) — not 'deep-seat'.
Patterna deep-seated belief (in/about something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Profoundly embedded conviction' is heavy; 'deep-seated belief' is the standard phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Unlike 'a strong belief', which refers to the intensity of a belief, 'a deep-seated belief' emphasizes how firmly established and resistant to change the belief is, often due to long-standing habits or cultural background.