English · Emotions & Feelings
attunement
/əˈtjuːn.mənt/
[/əˈtjuːn.mənt/]
sensitive awareness of others
Advancednoun
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.