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condign

adjective

/ˈkɒndaɪn/

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

deserved, fitting, appropriate, just, suitable

undeserved, unfair, inappropriate

condign punishment, condign penalty, condign justice

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

harsh, sharp, or severely critical; capable of causing physical or emotional pain

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.

producing the intended or desired result