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

Hartnett’s instinct is that even though risk sentiment has deteriorated markedly, investors, attuned to recoveries from geopolitically induced selloffs, have been reluctant to dump shares and are still long global stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Howe is always well attuned to the feelings of supporters, insisting he would never outstay his welcome, and Newcastle are currently 14th in the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Sahin’s eye is so attuned to the mise-en-scène that he allows the actors to proceed at their own tempo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"The public are not attuned to the real costs of providing healthcare and the quality of service you get from the veterinary profession is exemplary," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The average Lovelace fifth grader could not differentiate this from her normal state, but Hazel was attuned to these kinds of subtleties.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu