Pronunciation: /ɪˈnjʊrd/
verb to become accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult through prolonged exposure
A1 She quickly became inured to the cold weather after living in the north for a year.
A2 The soldiers were inured to the hardships of war after months of fighting.
B1 Growing up in a rough neighborhood, he became inured to the sound of gunshots.
B2 Despite the constant criticism, she remained inured to the negative comments and focused on her goals.
C1 Having worked in the emergency room for years, the nurse was inured to the sight of blood and injuries.
C2 After years of working in the high-stress environment, he had become inured to the pressure and could handle any challenge with ease.
adjective accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult
A1 She was inured to the cold weather after living in Alaska for years.
A2 The soldiers were inured to the harsh conditions of war.
B1 Growing up in a tough neighborhood, he became inured to violence at a young age.
B2 Despite the difficult circumstances, she had become inured to the challenges of running a business.
C1 Having worked in the healthcare industry for decades, she was inured to the sight of blood and injuries.
C2 The seasoned detective was inured to the grim realities of crime scenes and investigations.
formal Through years of rigorous training, the soldiers became inured to the harsh conditions of battle.
informal After working in the fast-paced environment for so long, she was completely inured to the stress.
slang Growing up in the rough neighborhood, he quickly became inured to the violence around him.
figurative Having experienced so much heartache in her life, she was inured to emotional pain.
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