Attuned: meaning, definitions and examples

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attuned

 

[ ษ™หˆtjuหnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sensitivity awareness

The word 'attuned' refers to being in harmony or in sync with something. It often describes an individual's ability to understand and respond to nuances in a situation or to the feelings of others. When someone is attuned, they possess a keen sensitivity that allows them to adjust their behavior or actions accordingly. This quality is important in various contexts, such as relationships, workplaces, and creative endeavors.

Synonyms

aware, in harmony, receptive, responsive, sensitive

Examples of usage

  • She is attuned to the emotional needs of her friends.
  • His attuned ear for music helped him become an excellent composer.
  • Being attuned to the market trends is crucial for business success.

Translations

Translations of the word "attuned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sintonizado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เฅ‚เคฒเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingestimmt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selaras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐัˆั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostosowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฟๅ’Œใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accordรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sintonizado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู†ุงุบู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ladฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naladenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๅ’Œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ usklajen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samstilltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะปะตัั–ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sintonizado

Etymology

The term 'attuned' originates from the combination of 'at' and 'tune', which relates to musical harmony and synchronization. The verb 'tune' comes from Middle French 'tuner', meaning to adjust or regulate sound and has been in use since the 14th century. The prefix 'at' implies a state of being 'in' or 'toward' a particular condition, further enhancing the concept of alignment or harmony. Over time, 'attuned' evolved to describe not only musical contexts but also emotional, social, and situational awareness. Its usage expanded into various fields such as psychology, where it embodies the idea of empathy and emotional intelligence, as well as in education and business, where being attuned to one's environment is considered a valuable skill.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,769, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.