adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed ə-ˈjə-stəd 

1

: accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements

2

: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals

a well-adjusted schoolchild

Examples of adjusted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

FedEx now forecasts a $300 million decline in adjusted operating income at FedEx Freight compared to the $100 million expectation shared in September. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025

Nearly all restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve, though many will operate with adjusted hours. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025

While Monday was the deadline for an adjusted bill, homeowners can still file for an exemption through a certificate of error through the Cook County Assessor's Office. —Tara Molina, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025

Hynes also noted the improvement in CVS’ Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness (PCW) segment outlook, with the company now expecting flat adjusted operating income growth compared to the previous guidance of a mid-single-digit decline. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing adjusted

• well-adjusted

Rhymes for adjusted

• combusted
• disgusted
• distrusted
• encrusted
• entrusted
• incrusted
• intrusted
• mistrusted
• busted
• crusted
• dusted
• lusted

Medical Definition

adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed

: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals

a happy, adjusted schoolchild