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
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.
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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
However, at age 20, children born via egg or sperm donation and surrogacy were psychologically well-adjusted, the study found, especially if parents told the children about their birth history before age 7.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2023
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
However, at age 20, children born via egg or sperm donation and surrogacy were psychologically well-adjusted, the study found, especially if parents told the children about their birth history before age 7.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-adjusted
Adjective
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Despite the canine appearing to be asleep, her owner hinted that this peaceful nap was nothing but an act.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the pope had a peaceful night and left his bed to sit in an armchair on Wednesday.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other winners included stocks of companies that can provide steadier profits regardless of the U.S. economy's strength.—
STAN CHOE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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That breakout success story is steady in first place for a forty-fourth nonconsecutive frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Windham’s exclusive 1,200-acre mountain, with an elevation of 3,100 feet, is known for its pristine, uncrowded slopes—providing the perfect setting for an intimate and serene ski experience.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, there’s no doubt the wellness oasis is every bit as thoughtful and serene as the rest of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The business is well-balanced between its four product categories — eye, face, lip and nail, according to Oster-Daum.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Eat healthfully: Maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet is vital for bone health.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Little ‘confident’ federal roles will remain even as layoffs begin Much of Idaho’s resiliency to federal funding cuts will depend on its maintenance of a state budget surplus, Little said Tuesday.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, Gomes is confident that the winter moves have given the Dodgers some added adrenaline for 2025 and will offset a potential championship hangover.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the show’s first two seasons, Laura’s murder broke open a placid American town—much as a severed ear, in Lynch’s 1986 film, Blue Velvet, famously undermined middle America’s saintly image of itself.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Kremlin’s task for 2025, then, is to maintain a placid population.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Well-adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-adjusted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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