inure — to accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnjʊr/
Korean meaning: ~에 익숙해지게 하다, 단련시키다 (특히 불쾌한 것에)
Korean pronunciation: 이**뉴**어
Example Sentences
- After months of brutal training, the soldiers became inured to the harsh conditions.
- Working at the complaint center for years has inured me to angry customers - now I just smile and nod.
- Children raised in noisy cities become inured to traffic sounds.
inure
VERB//ɪˈnjʊr//
to accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant
a seasoned construction worker confidently operates a loud jackhammer while wearing protective gear. A nervous rookie worker stands nearby, initially covering his ears from the deafening noise. Over time, the rookie slowly removes his hands from his ears and picks up his own tools. The experienced worker nods approvingly as the newcomer begins working despite the loud, harsh environment. Other construction workers continue their noisy tasks around them, completely unfazed by the constant drilling and hammering sounds. someone being accustomed to something unpleasant through repeated exposure
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 15th century Anglo-French 'enurer', meaning 'in use' or 'in practice'. Originally a legal term meaning 'to take effect', it gradually expanded to mean 'to become accustomed to' through repeated exposure.
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📝Examples
“After months of brutal training, the soldiers became inured to the harsh conditions.”
“Working at the complaint center for years has inured me to angry customers - now I just smile and nod.”
“Children raised in noisy cities become inured to traffic sounds.”
“My roommate's terrible cooking has inured me to food poisoning - I now have an iron stomach.”
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