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
Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults.
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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
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
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Trump returns to White House for symbolic meeting President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden today in a symbolic White House ceremony meant to signal the peaceful transfer of power.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The system proved incapable of punishing Trump personally for his concerted, multifaceted refusal to accept his defeat and accept a peaceful transfer of power in 2020.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Slow and steady is the way to go when taking a cold shower.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Having proof of a steady income can significantly improve your chances of securing financing, even with low credit.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This four-building co-op is full of balconies, as shown in this listing photo, and surrounds a serene courtyard.Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
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Finding my deer was a serene, surreal moment the first time.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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In years where solar activity is calmer, pockets of cold air form high in the atmosphere, which results in colder winters and stronger easterly winds over northern Europe and the northern U.S..Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The first night was calm and he was just getting used to his new environment, but the next morning everything was different.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Gentle and well-balanced may not be terms often used to describe the ingredient, but in Paltrow’s (surely very soft) hands, anything is possible.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
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Experts say the best way to get micronutrients is to eat a nutritious and well-balanced diet that contains plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains.Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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This leader knows when to lean in, signaling approachability, and when to maintain a composed silence, showcasing quiet confidence.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Stay composed and resilient with empathy, which should help ease tension in the room.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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And once your shooter is confident, end the range session.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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Brown did not immediately respond to requests for comment but shared a confident message on her social media platforms Wednesday.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As if a world so placid and unresponsive could excite only the opposite sensations in him.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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As the slow agony of guilt chews its way through him, Justin’s world remains largely placid, if impatient.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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