well-conditioned

adjective

well-con·​di·​tioned ˌwel-kən-ˈdi-shənd How to pronounce well-conditioned (audio)
1
: characterized by proper disposition, morals, or behavior
2
: having a good physical condition : sound

Examples of well-conditioned in a Sentence

frequent trips to the gym keep her well-conditioned
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There is a chain of command, a player will be well-conditioned, attention to details is necessary, and shots may or may not go in, but there must be an adherence to defensive principles even in today’s score-happy NBA. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-conditioned was in the 15th century

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“Well-conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-conditioned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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