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

Honeywell Technologies — Shares popped 5% after the industrials giant raised its 2026 outlook for adjusted earnings per share and non-GAAP segment margin. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The adjusted earnings per-share hit 43 cents, up 65 percent against a year-earlier 26 cents. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

When shopping for petite skirts, dresses, or bottoms, look for ones designed with adjusted proportions—not just shorter hems or inseams—so everything hits where it’s supposed to. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026

The fuel price spike did cut into Delta’s second-quarter earnings, as adjusted income fell $358 million, or 26%. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing adjusted

• adjusted gross income
• 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