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• past participle of attune.
• past tense form of attune.

attuned

American  

[uh-toond, uh-tyoond] / əˈtund, əˈtjund /

adjective

1. aware of and in harmony with some principle, ideal, or state of affairs.

   We want to ensure that our services are welcoming, inclusive, and culturally attuned.

2. sensitive to someone’s needs, desires, values, etc..

   This registry guarantees that students across all six of the state’s MBA programs can find coaches perfectly attuned to their individual needs.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of attune.

Other Word Forms

• unattuned
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of attuned

attune ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Attuned to the nuts-and-bolt details of the legal system surrounding children, the film is emotionally sensitive and psychologically insightful to the fallout of dealing with something well beyond one’s experience, understanding or maturity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Attuned to how people interrelate, she is fascinated by the formal beauty of the concrete freeways that take Angelenos to and from their homes.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2021

Attuned to the deception, U.S. immigration officials put Chinese arrivals through a formidable inquisition to ensure they were who they claimed to be.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2016

Attuned parents are graceful-enough dancers to make the tango work, even when occasionally someone steps on a toe.

From Forbes • Jul. 13, 2013

Attuned to each other to an almost spooky degree, they achieved things that others considered impossible.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield