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attunement

/əˈtjuːn.mənt/

[/əˈtjuːn.mənt/]

sensitive awareness of others

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Definition

Attunement is the state of being deeply aware of and responsive to another's feelings. Speakers describe emotional attunement in relationships.

Example

Good parenting depends on attunement to a child's needs.

Good parenting depends on attunement to a child's needs.

Etymology

From 'attune', from 'at-' plus 'tune'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in talks on empathy, parenting, and connection.

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