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

Adams’ production creates a cinematic penumbra through the projections of Ruey Horng Sun, a soundscape by Sinan Refik Zafar that lyrically underscores the actions and the emotionally attuned lighting of Reza Behjat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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

According to conversations with those closely connected with the ownership, that was not the case - and the Lewis family were attuned to the widespread discontent from Spurs fans.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

His perspective was attuned not just to Algerians, but to include the Afro-Americans and all others anywhere who were oppressed.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey