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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

“If dads had higher prenatal cortisol and partners were more weakly linked, toddlers did worse on the executive functioning task, perhaps because the dads were less attuned to their partners and less primed to parent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

It is disproportionately female, politically diverse within a broadly liberal frame and deeply attuned to questions of character and intent.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

“She’s very attuned to figuring out how she can be seen as the champion for particular projects in Maine,” the source said, noting that it’s “not a bad thing.”

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Their managements are attuned to investor sentiment, which is why IPOs tend to come in waves, peaking when investors are most bullish.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“The lights are uniquely attuned to Josie’s genetic makeup,” the shadowy woman murmured.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix