Inure
verb
To make someone or something get used to something unpleasant so that they are not strongly affected by it.
After spending a month in the desert, he became inured to the heat.
Often appears as...
- become inured to
- inured to suffering
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To come into operation; take effect.
The benefits inure to the heirs.
Often appears as...
- inure to the benefit
- inure to the advantage
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make someone or something get used to something unpleasant so that they are not strongly affected by it.
After spending a month in the desert, he became inured to the heat.
Often appears as...
- become inured to
- inured to suffering
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To come into operation; take effect.
The benefits inure to the heirs.
Often appears as...
- inure to the benefit
- inure to the advantage
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unpleasant Adjustment
Used when someone becomes accustomed to a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Living in a noisy city, you gradually inure to the sound of traffic.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Desensitization
Describes a process of becoming less emotionally affected by a negative experience over time.
Years as a paramedic inured her to the sight of blood.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Implication
Often implies an unwilling or forced process of getting used to something unpleasant.
The soldiers were quickly inured to the hardships of battle.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpleasant Adjustment
Used when someone becomes accustomed to a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Living in a noisy city, you gradually inure to the sound of traffic.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Desensitization
Describes a process of becoming less emotionally affected by a negative experience over time.
Years as a paramedic inured her to the sight of blood.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Implication
Often implies an unwilling or forced process of getting used to something unpleasant.
The soldiers were quickly inured to the hardships of battle.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpleasant Adjustment
Used when someone becomes accustomed to a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Living in a noisy city, you gradually inure to the sound of traffic.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Desensitization
Describes a process of becoming less emotionally affected by a negative experience over time.
Years as a paramedic inured her to the sight of blood.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Implication
Often implies an unwilling or forced process of getting used to something unpleasant.
The soldiers were quickly inured to the hardships of battle.
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Quote examples
Rohini Nilekani
Indian Writer
Having our own children in good schools does not inure us from the ill-effect of others having theirs in poor schools. Having great roads within our gated homes and offices does not help when our fancy cars spill out on to poor public roads.
Quote examples
Rohini Nilekani
Indian Writer
Having our own children in good schools does not inure us from the ill-effect of others having theirs in poor schools. Having great roads within our gated homes and offices does not help when our fancy cars spill out on to poor public roads.
Example 1 of 1
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