attuned

American  

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

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 nature and consequently the seasons, Takemitsu became increasingly autumnal, the season he most turned to in his music.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2020

Attuned to the ideological and architectural changes taking place, the couple asked O’Gorman to design a studio and house for them.

From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2018

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 to gender expectations early on, Ms. Applebroog recalled working for her father modeling fur coats for buyers.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2016

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