adjective
- having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
Usage: often used with negative habits or behaviors
Examples
- He was an inveterate smoker who had tried to quit many times.
- She’s an inveterate collector of vintage postcards.
- The inveterate gambler lost his savings at the casino.
- My grandfather was an inveterate storyteller who captivated everyone.
- Despite warnings, he remained an inveterate procrastinator.
- The inveterate liar found it difficult to tell the truth even about small things.