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well-adjusted

British  

adjective

  1. mentally and emotionally stable

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"For Fern, living with a well-adjusted dog can be a big boost," she said.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026

Once the maternal group is well-adjusted in their role, they will integrate back with the larger troop, zoo officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025

Health experts agree that gender-affirming medical care is an essential tool in treating gender dysphoria and helping trans youth live happy, healthy, well-adjusted lives.

From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2023

None of this signals a group of well-adjusted human beings.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2023

Probably he has moved on, like any well-adjusted person would.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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