WELL-ADJUSTED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

well-adjusted

adjective

Definition of well-adjusted

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 Residents and leaders got the message that the realities of global warming have now squarely arrived on a continent that so far viewed itself either as having a moderate climate or being well-adjusted to summer heat. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Maybe that’s why Michaels doesn’t talk a lot about his family (though several of the doc’s talking heads remark on how incredibly well-adjusted his kids are). — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026 The alternative version of the love of Chris’ life, Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), is emotionally well-adjusted and capable of maintaining a romantic relationship. — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025 Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025 Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults. — The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-adjusted

Adjective

Look out for the odd duck bobbing past while enjoying a private breakfast on the balcony, or a peaceful after-dark nightcap.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The protests were peaceful during the period Deadline observed the demonstration, while store customers — many dressed in Hogwarts house scarves — appeared to still be enjoying their experience.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

Hilton, a former Fox News host, spent much of the summer barnstorming the state and keeping up a steady stream of media appearances.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Shortly before noon in Farmington, a steady stream of voters made their way into the polls at West Woods Upper Elementary School.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

This silent meditation happened again when the Mechanical Clock Prize was presented, once more setting the audience in a serene horological mindset.

— Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

The 2026 Healthy Aging Survey highlighted consistent physical activity and exercise, a nutrient-dense and well-balanced diet, and restorative, high quality sleep as the top three most effective habits.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Although both Into Mischief and Gun Runner often produce athletic and well-balanced horses, the first notable trait most people in racing almost always mention isn’t physical but mental.

— Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of well-balanced

Adjective

In a city crowded with glossy international properties, this is classic, composed and home-grown, with real cultural depth—one half looking confidently to the future, the other carefully honouring its design legacy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The British singer, 27, composed and co-wrote the lyrics with Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang, according to the song credits on Spotify.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

His bold, confident display of desire stood in sharp contrast to my own insecurities and repression.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Across Europe, responsibility for retirement is shifting from governments and employers to individuals, and women are less confident than men that the state will provide.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

But this is such a placid group that there’s no real tension between the female guards and the male inmates, and therefore no new insights raised about how complicated a woman’s role in this power dynamic could be.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Despite appearances, sand tiger sharks are a placid species that don’t pose a threat to humans.

— Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of placid

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