CONDIGN Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

condign

adjective

kən-ˈdīn

Definition of condign

as in justified

being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong a suspension without pay is condign punishment for breaking the company's code of business ethics

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Recent Examples of condign His sickness is condign affirmation of his manifold failures, arrogance and incompetence. — Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2020 That means reversal of Scruton’s ritual humiliation — and equally condign sanctions against the man who willfully deceived his readers and the public about Scruton’s views. — Kyle Smith, National Review, 17 July 2019

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Yet traders will look for commentary and signals on what these companies have to say about their semiconductor purchases — and whether the recent sell-off in chipmaking stocks is justified.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 July 2026
The event gives the trip a purpose, which can make the spending feel more justified.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of justified

Adjective

Netflix has already faced deserved criticism for its sports coverage, often turning live events into infomercials for its entertainment division.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
After leading Prairie View to its best season in decades, coach Tremaine Jackson fights for deserved HBCU recognition after a Texas convention snub.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of deserved

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But Crown’s true motives are to return precious stolen or sold artifacts to their rightful creators.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 29 July 2026
The state has rightful guardrails for expensive projects, and all levels of government have growing lists of infrastructure needs.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of rightful

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The gap in these estimates is due in large part to the scope of the generations leaving and receiving assets.

— Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Even if a successful vote is taken on the PCSA before the Senate recess, the House of Representatives will not be in session for much of the remainder of the year due its own recess and holidays.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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