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past tense form of inure.
past participle of inure.

Definitions

inured

[in-yoord, ih-noord] / ɪnˈjʊərd, ɪˈnʊərd /

ADJECTIVE

accustomed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addicted

STRONG

acclimatized acquainted adapted confirmed disciplined familiarized grooved habituated seasoned trained

WEAK

familiar given to habituated in in the habit settled in

Antonyms

WEAK

abnormal unaccustomed unusual

ADJECTIVE

callous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic careless cold-blooded heartless indifferent insensitive uncaring unsympathetic

STRONG

hardened indurated toughened unbending

WEAK

blind to case-hardened cold deaf to hard hard-bitten hard-boiled hardhearted impassive impenitent inflexible insensate insensible insentient obdurate soulless spiritless stiff stony stubborn thick-skinned torpid tough unaffected uncompassionate unconcerned unfeeling unimpressionable unresponsive unsusceptible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

caring compassionate concerned feeling interested kind merciful mindful nice responsive sympathetic

WEAK

sensitive tender

ADJECTIVE

confirmed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched fixed habituated ingrained inveterate

WEAK

hard-shell hardened seasoned staid worn

Antonyms

WEAK

indefinite infrequent sporadic uncommitted unconfirmed undecided

ADJECTIVE

given

Synonyms

STRONG

accustomed addicted disposed habituated inclined obsessed

WEAK

apt liable prone

Antonyms

STRONG

unaccustomed

ADJECTIVE

given to

Synonyms

WEAK

accustomed addicted apt disposed habituated in the habit of inclined liable obsessed prone

ADJECTIVE

hardened

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coldhearted seasoned

STRONG

accustomed benumbed callous habituated indurated prepared steeled toughened unbending

WEAK

case-hardened contemptuous cruel disdainful hard as nails hard-bitten hard-boiled hardhearted heartless impenetrable impious inaccessible irreverent obdurate obtuse resistant unashamed uncaring uncompassionate unemotional unrepenting unsubmissive

Antonyms

WEAK

compassionate feeling kind nice sympathetic

ADJECTIVE

hard-shell

Synonyms

WEAK

accepted accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched firmly established fixed habituated hardened ineradicable ingrained inveterate irradicable long-established proved seasoned set settled staid

ADJECTIVE

hardy

Synonyms

STRONG

firm fit hale solid sound stalwart stout well

WEAK

able able-bodied acclimatized brawny burly capable enduring fresh hardened healthy hearty hefty in fine fettle in good condition in good shape indefatigable lusty mighty muscular physically fit powerful resistant robust rugged seasoned staunch sturdy substantial tenacious unflagging vigorous

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete sick soft unfit unhealthy weak

WEAK

feeble infirm invalid tender

ADJECTIVE

ineradicable

Synonyms

WEAK

accepted accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched firmly established fixed habituated hard-shell hardened ingrained inveterate irradicable long-established proved seasoned set settled staid valid worn

ADJECTIVE

irradicable

Synonyms

WEAK

accepted accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched firmly established fixed habituated hard-shell hardened ineradicable ingrained inveterate long-established proved seasoned set settled staid valid worn

ADJECTIVE

veteran

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

Example Sentences

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The public is inured to that spectacle by now.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

For much of LIV's four and a bit seasons, observers have become inured to the riches of its 14 tournaments.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

U.S. stock markets are becoming inured to tariff shocks.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

First, investors may have grown inured to Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

An Olympic rowing career had left Porter Collins a bit inured to the pain of others, as he assumed they usually didn’t know what pain was.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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