Conditioned — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /kən-ˈdi-shənd/ con·di·tioned

Meaning & Definition of Conditioned

Conditioned (adjective)

  1. brought or put into a specified state
  2. determined or established by conditioning

Conditioned (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ripe, primed

    similar: primed, ripe, fit, go, prepared, ready, set, armed, braced, fortified, steeled, qualified, trained
    opposite: flat-footed, half-baked, half-cocked, underprepared, unprepared, unready, unqualified, untrained

  2. as in natural, subconscious

    similar: natural, Pavlovian, reactive, reflex, simple, subconscious, subliminal, unconscious, unforced, visceral, automatic, instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous, concealed, hidden, shrouded, subtle
    opposite: aware, conscious, definitive, explicit, express, detectable, discernible, observable, perceptible, visible

Conditioned (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness

    "the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon"

    similar: seasoned, trained
    related: fitted, habilitated, prepared, readied, acclimated, acclimatized, accommodated, adapted, adjusted, broke in, orientated, oriented, shaped, accustomed, familiarized, habituated, naturalized, fortified, hardened, inured, shaped up, steeled, strengthened, toughened
    opposite: deconditioned

  2. to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

    "a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy"

    similar: acclimated, acclimatized, accommodated, adapted, adjusted, conformed, doctored, edited, fashioned, fitted, put, shaped, suited, tailored
    related: readapted, readjusted, customized, geared, matched, modeled, patterned, attuned, corrected, harmonized, squared, tuned, established, rooted, settled, acquainted, familiarized, orientated, oriented, equipped, prepared, primed, rehearsed, hardened, inured, seasoned, toughened, altered, converted, made over, modified, recast, reclaimed, recycled, redesigned, redeveloped, redid, reengineered, refashioned, refigured, refitted, refocused, reinvented, rejiggered, remade, remodeled, revamped, revised, reworked, transformed, accustomed, habilitated, habituated, naturalized, readied, trained, bent, fiddled (with), fine-tuned, phased, registered, regulated, rigged
    near: misadjusted

Related Entry: Condition (verb)

Condition is a different word from Conditioned. The synonyms below are for condition, not for conditioned.

  1. to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness

    "the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon"

    similar: season, train
    related: fit, habilitate, prepare, ready, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, break in, orient, orientate, shape, accustom, familiarize, habituate, naturalize, fortify, harden, inure, shape up, steel, strengthen, toughen

  2. to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

    "a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy"

    similar: acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, conform, doctor, edit, fashion, fit, put, shape, suit, tailor
    related: readapt, readjust, customize, gear, match, model, pattern, attune, correct, harmonize, square, tune, establish, root, settle, acquaint, familiarize, orient, orientate, equip, prepare, prime, rehearse, harden, inure, season, toughen, alter, convert, make over, modify, recast, reclaim, recycle, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refashion, refigure, refit, refocus, reinvent, rejigger, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, transform, accustom, habilitate, habituate, naturalize, ready, train, bend, fiddle (with), fine-tune, phase, register, regulate, rig
    near: misadjust

Related Entry: Well-conditioned (adjective)

Well-conditioned is a different word from Conditioned. The synonyms below are for well-conditioned, not for conditioned.

  1. enjoying health and vigor

    "frequent trips to the gym keep her well-conditioned"

    similar: able-bodied, bouncing, fit, hale, healthy, hearty, robust, sound, well, whole, wholesome, in fine fettle, in shape, in the pink
    related: hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough, ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled, active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital, blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving, all right, good, right
    opposite: ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwell
    near: decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, incapacitated, delicate, fragile, frail, emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished, afflicted, troubled, bad, poorly

Related Entry: Air-conditioned (verb)

Air-conditioned is a different word from Conditioned. The synonyms below are for air-conditioned, not for conditioned.

  1. as in froze, ventilated

    similar: frosted, froze, iced, quick-froze, supercooled, chilled, cooled, refrigerated, ventilated
    opposite: heated, toasted, warmed, baked, boiled, broiled, steamed, heat-treated, tempered, microwaved

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Conditioned

The most common words with a similar meaning to Conditioned:

primed, ripe, fit, go, prepared, ready, set, armed, braced, fortified, steeled, qualified, trained, natural, Pavlovian, reactive, reflex, simple, subconscious, subliminal, unconscious, unforced, visceral, automatic, instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous, concealed, hidden, shrouded, subtle, seasoned, acclimated, acclimatized, accommodated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Conditioned

Words with the opposite meaning of Conditioned:

flat-footed, half-baked, half-cocked, underprepared, unprepared, unready, unqualified, untrained, aware, conscious, definitive, explicit, express, detectable, discernible, observable, perceptible, visible, deconditioned

Related Words for Conditioned

habilitated, readied, broke in, orientated, oriented, accustomed, familiarized, habituated, naturalized, hardened, inured, shaped up, strengthened, toughened, readapted, readjusted, customized, geared, matched, modeled, patterned, attuned, corrected, harmonized, squared, tuned, established, rooted, settled, acquainted

Near Antonyms of Conditioned

misadjusted

Origin & Etymology of Conditioned

First known use: 1537

Words & Phrases Containing Conditioned

unair-conditioned, well-conditioned, be conditioned on/upon

Frequently Asked Questions about Conditioned

What does "Conditioned" mean?

"Conditioned" means brought or put into a specified state. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: brought or put into a specified state. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Conditioned"?

Other words for "Conditioned" include primed, ripe, fit, go, prepared, ready, set and armed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Conditioned" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Conditioned"?

There are 113 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Conditioned". Common alternatives include primed, ripe, fit, go, prepared, ready, set, armed, braced and fortified.

What is the opposite of "Conditioned"?

Antonyms of "Conditioned" include flat-footed, half-baked, half-cocked, underprepared, unprepared, unready, unqualified and untrained. Near antonyms include misadjusted.

How do you use "Conditioned" in a sentence?

Examples of "Conditioned" in a sentence: "the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon"; "a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy".

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

"Conditioned" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Conditioned"?

"Conditioned" is pronounced /kən-ˈdi-shənd/ and divided into syllables as con·di·tioned.

What is the origin of the word "Conditioned"?

First known use: 1537.