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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

Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.

without foundation or justification; baseless

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but witho...

not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would...

extremely large; relating to astronomy