1He is an inveterate smoker, having started at the age of 15 and continuing to smoke heavily throughout his life.
2As an inveterate optimist, she always manages to find the silver lining in even the most difficult situations.
3The company's inveterate focus on short-term profits has led to neglect of its long-term sustainability.
4Despite his inveterate love of travel, he has never been able to shake off his fear of flying.
5The inveterate procrastinator finally submitted her thesis after months of delay and extensions.