Ingrown Meaning in English

word

US

ɪnˈɡɹəʊn

in-GROHN

UK

ˈɪŋɡɹəʊn

ING-grohn

Definition

Describes hair, nails, or similar things that have grown back into the skin instead of outwards, often causing pain or infection.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for 'ingrown hair' or 'ingrown toenail.' Medical and neutral in tone, not slang. Often paired with body parts: 'ingrown toenail,' 'ingrown hair.' Not for plants or unrelated contexts.

• Spanish: encarnado (uñas o pelo) - incrustado (sentido médico)
• Portuguese (BR): encravado (unha ou pelo)
• Portuguese (PT): encravado (unha ou pelo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 嵌入的（毛、指甲）
• Chinese (Traditional): 嵌入的（毛、指甲）
• Hindi: अंदर उगा हुआ (नाखून या बाल)
• Arabic: نامٍ للداخل (الأظافر أو الشعر)
• Bengali: অন্তর্দদ্ধ (চুল/নখ)
• Russian: вросший
• Japanese: 巻き込んだ - 埋没（まいぼつ）
• Vietnamese: mọc ngược
• Korean: 내향성
• Turkish: içe büyüyen
• Urdu: اندر اُگا ہوا
• Indonesian: tumbuh ke dalam

Example Sentences

He has an ingrown toenail that hurts a lot.

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An ingrown hair can lead to a small bump on your skin.

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Doctors can help remove an ingrown nail safely.

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I think I got an ingrown hair from shaving too quickly.

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She had to see a specialist for her ingrown toenail last year.

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After hiking all day, he noticed he had an ingrown nail on his toe.

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