Condign — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kən-ˈdīn/ con·dign

Meaning & Definition of Condign

Condign (adjective)

  1. deserved, appropriate

Condign (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: competent, deserved, due, fair, just, justified, merited, right, rightful, warranted
    related: applicable, appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, proper, requisite, suitable, lawful, legal, legitimate, accurate, correct, true, rhadamanthine, strict, stringent, uncompromising, equitable, impartial, square
    opposite: undeserved, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustified, unmerited, unwarranted
    near: incoherent, incorrect, irrelative, irrelevant, improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, indefensible, unjustifiable, unreasonable, unsuitable, biased, inequitable, partial, unequal, arbitrary, despotic, illegitimate, unlawful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Condign

The most common words with a similar meaning to Condign:

competent, deserved, due, fair, just, justified, merited, right, rightful, warranted

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Condign

Words with the opposite meaning of Condign:

undeserved, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustified, unmerited, unwarranted

Related Words for Condign

applicable, appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, proper, requisite, suitable, lawful, legal, legitimate, accurate, correct, true, rhadamanthine, strict, stringent, uncompromising, equitable, impartial, square

Near Antonyms of Condign

incoherent, incorrect, irrelative, irrelevant, improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, indefensible, unjustifiable, unreasonable, unsuitable, biased, inequitable, partial, unequal, arbitrary, despotic, illegitimate, unlawful

Word Forms of Condign

Derived words: condignly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Condign

Middle English condigne, from Anglo-French, from Latin condignus, from com- + dignus worthy decent

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Condign

Frequently Asked Questions about Condign

What does "Condign" mean?

"Condign" means deserved, appropriate. As an adjective, it is defined as: deserved, appropriate.

What is another word for "Condign"?

Other words for "Condign" include competent, deserved, due, fair, just, justified, merited and right. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Condign" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Condign"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Condign". Common alternatives include competent, deserved, due, fair, just, justified, merited, right, rightful and warranted.

What is the opposite of "Condign"?

Antonyms of "Condign" include undeserved, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustified, unmerited and unwarranted. Near antonyms include incoherent, incorrect, irrelative and irrelevant.

How do you use "Condign" in a sentence?

Examples of "Condign" in a sentence: "a suspension without pay is condign punishment for breaking the company's code of business ethics".

Is "Condign" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Condign" is an adjective.

Is "Condign" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Condign" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Condign"?

"Condign" is pronounced /kən-ˈdīn/ and divided into syllables as con·dign.