as in peaceful
able to deal with one's own life and with other people in a normal or healthy way
He is now a happy, well-adjusted adult.
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Recent Examples of well-adjusted
Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered.
—Camille Bordas, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024
Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
Because this woman is way too wise and well-adjusted.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
All three kids were well-adjusted and well-liked by their peers.
—Ed Ternan, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
Likewise one child of a doting mother like Shy’s will be well-adjusted and easygoing.
—Rachel Connolly, The New Republic, 17 July 2023
Several then-kids implicated in the saga are not so well-adjusted, according to his reporting: Hunter and Carly have recanted their testimonies, saying Margie worked to orchestrate their answers.
—Paul Schrodt, Vulture, 29 June 2023
No matter how well-adjusted, a system cannot provide this level of interaction.
—Jon Stojan, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2023
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered.
—Camille Bordas, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024
Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
Because this woman is way too wise and well-adjusted.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
All three kids were well-adjusted and well-liked by their peers.
—Ed Ternan, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
Likewise one child of a doting mother like Shy’s will be well-adjusted and easygoing.
—Rachel Connolly, The New Republic, 17 July 2023
Several then-kids implicated in the saga are not so well-adjusted, according to his reporting: Hunter and Carly have recanted their testimonies, saying Margie worked to orchestrate their answers.
—Paul Schrodt, Vulture, 29 June 2023
No matter how well-adjusted, a system cannot provide this level of interaction.
—Jon Stojan, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-adjusted
Adjective
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Together, these two pros deliver a Sunday to-do list that will hopefully create a more peaceful and efficient week ahead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a place that has been steady through all the change our family has been through the past 10 years.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are steady at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The bedrooms offer a serene retreat with plush bedding and ample storage, while the bathrooms feature sleek fixtures and finishes.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The evening is expected to be calm and mild with a low of 57.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
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Even the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, which is more than 2,000 times more massive than the Milky Way’s central black hole, is fairly calm.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Eliot compares this style to Rory McIlroy lining up a putt to win the Masters: focused, composed, blocking out distractions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both Roseman and Sirianni were confident that Mukuba could deliver the same blows in the NFL despite being undersized.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For decades, that task would have taken place in the placid setting of a bullpen session.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Well-adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-adjusted. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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