Inured

Inured is a word used to describe a state of being accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult, to the point where it no longer has a significant effect. This could refer to experiencing hardship, pain, or exposure to something over a period of time. When someone is inured, they have become desensitized or immune to the initial shock or discomfort that the situation once caused.

For example, someone who has worked in a dangerous profession for many years might become inured to the risks involved. Similarly, a person who has endured significant personal loss might become inured to feelings of grief. This process of becoming inured is often a psychological adaptation that allows individuals to cope with challenging circumstances. It is not necessarily a positive or negative state, but rather a description of a change in one's response to a stimulus. The term implies a gradual process of adaptation rather than an instantaneous one.