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

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

Hiring managers are even more attuned to these discrepancies than they might have been pre-AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 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

"Empathetic and attuned to human emotions", in many ways she is the perfect team-mate for an elite sporting event like the Paralympics.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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