inuring
Gradually becoming desensitized
Inuring is the process of becoming accustomed to something unpleasant through repeated exposure.
The word suggests gradual hardening or toughening: Years of criticism had inured her to rejection.
What once caused distress eventually loses its sting.
The reflexive form is common: He inured himself to the cold by swimming in unheated pools.
Learned behavioral adaptation
- familiarizationBecoming acquainted with something
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- accustomingMaking gradually comfortable
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
hardening · habituation · seasoning · tempering · attunement · adjustment · adaptation · naturalization
Becoming less soft
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- steelingMentally preparing oneself
- reinforcingMaking more robust
tempering · callusing · thickening · armoring · bracing · girding · stiffening · annealing
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
determination · steadfastness · patience · tolerance · resilience · hardiness · persistence · mettle
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- familiarizationBecoming acquainted with something
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- accustomingMaking gradually comfortable
acclimatization · hardening · habituation · seasoning · tempering · attunement · adjustment · adaptation · naturalization · assimilation
hardening
Becoming less soft
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- steelingMentally preparing oneself
reinforcing · tempering · callusing · thickening · armoring · bracing · girding · stiffening · annealing · case-hardening
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
stamina · determination · steadfastness · patience · tolerance · resilience · hardiness · persistence · mettle · bearing
- desensitizationnumbing, dulling, blunting, deadening, anesthetizing
- familiarizationfamiliarizing, acquainting, orienting, introducing, accustoming
inuringsensitizing
Making more responsive
sensitising · softening · traumatizing · exposing · overwhelming
inuringsheltering
Protecting from elements
protecting · shielding · coddling · insulating · cushioning