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

The airline is forecast to earn 64 cents a share this year, on an adjusted basis, which would be up almost 80% from last year, according to analyst estimates. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 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

Companies should consider expanding flexibility, such as adjusted hours, compressed workweeks or remote options, to accommodate these needs. — Priya Krishnan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The company reported an adjusted 20 cents earnings per share, compared to the 13 cents expected. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 June 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