Enuring

/ɪnˈjʊrɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of enure; the process of becoming accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'enure', created by adding the '-ing' suffix to indicate ongoing action.

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The phrase 'enuring oneself to discomfort' became a cornerstone of Victorian character-building philosophy—they literally believed that voluntarily exposing yourself to cold water or hard beds would build moral strength.

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