8
deep-seated(adjective, set, fixed, established, hardened)
8
enduring(adjective, fixed, persistent, constant, current)
8
lingering(adjective, continue, fixed, persistent, lasting)
8
rooted(adjective, usual, fixed, persistent, established)
8
settled(adjective, set, fixed, established, hardened)
7
appalling(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
7
deep-rooted(adjective, set, fixed, established, lasting)
7
tenacious(adjective, persistent, continuous, lasting, habitual)
6
abiding(adjective, fixed, persistent, old, continuous)
6
customary(adjective, natural, usual, regular, established)
6
long-standing(adjective, persistent, continuous, hardened, lasting)
6
set(verb, adjective)
5
frequent(adjective, common, natural, usual, regular)
5
bad(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
5
lifelong(adjective, fixed, persistent, hardened, lasting)
5
prolonged(adjective, continue, persistent, constant, lasting)
5
protracted(adjective, continue, persistent, continuous, lasting)
5
recurrent(adjective, usual, regular, constant, established)
5
recurring(adjective, persistent, continuous, lasting, continuing)
5
unceasing(adjective, persistent, constant, continuous, endless)
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