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inured

[in-yoord, ih-noord] / ɪnˈyʊərd, 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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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

It is measure of Carter’s determination that he plunges ahead, inured to criticism or reversal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

Once they've been through the criminal process, and perhaps have done some prison time, you somewhat get inured to it.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2024

She said she was long ago inured to shocks, and insisted on having P. D. rescue me.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

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