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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.


verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of attuned

attune ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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BRQ: Gabi is very attuned to what she likes, and what she wants to look like.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

They can be highly attuned to changes in other people's behaviour.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Her roots are populist, but she has become more attuned to the importance of property rights in driving capital formation and development.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

In 2010, scholars were becoming attuned to something known as the “invisible primary.”

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

But he was so attuned to my every movement I was sure he was reading my mind.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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