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well-adjusted

adjective

Definition of well-adjustednext
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
  1. peaceful
  2. steady
  3. serene
  4. well-balanced
  5. calm
  6. composed
  7. confident
  8. placid
Adjective
  • On a peaceful morning at the Presidio, Diana Simmons joined a group of strangers who showed up for a group yoga session.
    — Max Darrow, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Darkness turns to light and everyone leaves as peaceful galactic friends.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • Tuesday's data also showed that 92% of Americans had health insurance for some or all of the year, a near-historic high that has held fairly steady for the past decade.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Historically, these institutions have better withstood economic downturns, helping ensure a steady influx of new tenants and a stable employment base.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • The Shark Tank judge, 64, and the former Dancing with the Stars pro, 50, offered a look inside their serene lakeside abode in Muskoka, located about two hours north of Toronto, during a recent tour with Homeworthy.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Few tourist vessels access this serene village, and Windstar’s ships are often the only ones in port.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 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
  • Patience is the ability to remain calm and accept delays, difficulties, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Rooms The 275 rooms here are a calm and cool retreat from Miami’s loud and frenetic downtown.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of calm
Adjective
  • Each component is prepared separately, allowing the individual flavors and textures to shine before coming together in a balanced, composed bowl.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Wrexham’s more direct approach, particularly when defenders Cleworth and Callum Doyle were picking out wing-backs Danny Imray and Ryan Longman with raking 50-yard deliveries, would have paid dividends with more composed finishing.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Maluma’s playful, confident verses add another layer of flirtation, while Shakira’s unmistakable vocals bring both sensuality and command to the track.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the quarterback who had looked so confident before his first setback suddenly looked different afterward.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • The tone continues to be placid, the plunky marimba and steel drum score remains the same, and the performances only grow to feel even more remarkably lived-in as the severity of the situation clicks into place.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of placid

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“Well-adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-adjusted. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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