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inured

UK
/ɪˈnjʊəd/
US
/ɪˈnʊrd/

Translations

inuredadjective
more inured
Comp.
most inured
Super.
UK
/ɪˈnjʊəd/
US
/ɪˈnjʊrd/
endurciSurtout avec la préposition « à » ; se dit d’une personne devenue peu sensible à quelque chose de pénible par habitude.
After years of working in the emergency room, she became inured to the sight of blood.
Après des années de travail aux urgences, elle s’est endurcie à la vue du sang.
Additional translations
habituéPlus neutre ; souvent employé avec « à », quand l’idée d’accoutumance prime sur celle d’endurcissement.
Synonyms
accustomed
habituated
desensitized
toughened
hardened
inureverb

inured

Past Simple

inured
Past Simple
inured
Past Participle
inuring
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈnjʊə/
US
/ɪˈnʊr/
produire effetDroit.
The provisions of this agreement shall inure to the benefit of the surviving corporation.
Les dispositions du présent accord produiront effet au bénéfice de la société survivante.
Years of working in the harsh climate had inured him to the cold.
Des années de travail dans un climat rude l'avaient habitué au froid.
Additional translations
aguerrirSe dit surtout de l'effet progressif d'une expérience difficile ou pénible.
bénéficier àDroit.
Synonyms
accustom
harden
toughen
condition
prepare

Definitions

inuredadjective
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant, through prolonged exposure or experience.
After years of working in the emergency room, she became inured to the sight of blood.
inureverb
To accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant.
Years of working in the harsh climate had inured him to the cold.
(Law) To take effect or to benefit; to come into operation so as to be applicable or advantageous, often followed by "to" or "for".
The provisions of this agreement shall inure to the benefit of the surviving corporation.
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