Condign

usgb/kənˈdaɪn/
adjective

Suitable and deserved, often used for punishments or penalties.

The thief got a condign punishment for his repeat offences.
Visual representation of "condign" - Suitable and deserved, often used for punishments or penalties.

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Formal

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Punishment Context

Use 'condign' mainly when referring to deserved punishments in formal or legal contexts.

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The judge decreed that a condign sentence was mandatory given the severity of the crime.
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Moral Justice

'Condign' often carries a sense of moral rightness, emphasizing that the punishment fits the crime.

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Public outcry ensured that the corrupt official received a condign penalty.
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Rarely Positive

Although 'condign' can mean suitable, it's seldom used for positive outcomes, focusing more on consequences.

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Amidst the scandal, she faced condign consequences for her actions.
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