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• past tense form of attune.
• past participle 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

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attuned

Donahue said millennial and Gen Z couples are attuned to the messiness of divorce after witnessing what their parents’ generation endured.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Rather, it is about becoming attuned to their characteristics and developing a gut feeling.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

But that’s not necessarily the best value—it’s in companies trading on local exchanges and more attuned to the country’s growth drivers, along with some multinational technology companies.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 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

“Blood?” his father said, his frame tightening, attuned to disrespect.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy