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Synonyms

well-adjusted

British  

adjective

  1. mentally and emotionally stable

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

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Instead it’s something rare: a reminiscence from a remarkably well-adjusted and good-humored former child star that still manages to tell some tales about what he calls “the shark-infested waters of show business.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

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

The stairwell is dark, but my eyes are pretty well-adjusted, and I can see the tension in Martin’s jaw.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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