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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The goal is to reach justified confidence as fast as possible.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The answers to those questions are ‘not really’ and ‘probably not’, even if there’s justified criticism that Tuchel prioritised physicality, athleticism and versatility over technical quality.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of justified

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Immigrants brought to the United States in childhood were once the poster children of the immigration reform debate — the one group that most Americans, regardless of political affiliation, could agree deserved protection.

— Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Germany's head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, gave Ecuador its deserved praise for the win today, saying his own team failed to find its rhythm in the second half.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Definition of deserved

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This was due in part to Mets starter Sean Manaea posting a quality start of his own.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Although money from the first year of the league’s 11-year, $76 billion national media deals helped prop up that total, revenue came in lower than prior outlooks due largely to the suffering regional sports network business.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

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