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

The annual prize was created in 1980 by Swedish-German philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull, who wanted to honor work that contributes to a more just and peaceful world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Inspired by research showing that thoughtful architecture and design can help with healing, the couple set out to make their home as peaceful and creative as possible.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

That means taking bold swings, alongside crowd-pleasers, with a steady willingness to push boundaries.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Rabid bat detections can vary year-to-year, but Los Angeles County has seen a steady upward trend for more than a decade.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

Natural light streams into the galleries, ensuring an atmosphere that's always serene and never stuffy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Some at the memorial took solace in seeing so many like-minded devotees come out to the serene mountain setting to remember the avian matriarch.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 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

Alex just keeps calm, and that’s what Pascal does, more or less, throughout the movie.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
The captain's uncle, Kishorbhai Machchhar, told ABC News on Friday that the family still cannot believe how Smit managed to stay so calm and focused.

— Charlotte Gardiner, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

In that, the vinyl panel turns the 18th-century style on its head, becoming a subversive counterweight to its typically placid, pastoral energy.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of placid

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