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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Here’s the problem: There is no satisfying, condign punishment for boorish behavior like Ansari’s.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 16 Jan. 2018
Journalism’s year of travails, stumbles, goofs, errors, retractions, suspensions, and firings is nemesis of the most vengeful, condign sort.
—Varad Mehta, National Review, 15 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condign
Adjective
-
Equally apparent, the justified fear the club has about his arm.—
-
Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Adjective
-
And while the attention for both is well deserved, there’s so much more to the country than those two spotlight-grabbing cities.—
-
Bournemouth and Fulham have left Tyneside with deserved victories and Howe has appeared reluctant to use his replacements early.—
Adjective
-
Chris Evans' Steve Rogers passed the proverbial torch and literal shield to Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, after returning the Infinity Stones to their rightful place in time and space.—
-
According to Lou, Rocky acquired the gun while at a music video shoot, later returning it to Lou, who delivered it to the video’s director, believed to be the rightful owner of the object.—
Adjective
-
The film, which co-stars Margot Robbie, is due out in 2026.—
-
There are two truths: Eventually, the Rams need to secure a long-term quarterback who will grow with the roster and won’t prohibit them from paying their first- and second-year stars when those extensions are due (plus whoever comes next at quarterback).—
Cite this Entry
“Condign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condign. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share