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well-adjusted

well-ad·just·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wel uh-juhs-tid]
    • /wɛl əˈdʒʌs tɪd/
    • /wel əˈdʒʌst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wel uh-juhs-tid]
    • /wɛl əˈdʒʌs tɪd/

Definitions of well-adjusted word

  • adjective well-adjusted arranged or fitted properly: Properly adjusted shelving will accommodate books of various heights. 1
  • adjective well-adjusted adapted to surroundings or circumstances (often used in combination): a well-adjusted child. 1
  • adjective well-adjusted A well-adjusted person has a mature personality and can control their emotions and deal with problems without becoming anxious. 0
  • adjective well-adjusted mentally and emotionally stable 0
See all 4 definitions of well-adjusted

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Origin of well-adjusted

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; adjust + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Well-adjusted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Well-adjusted

well-adjusted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for well-adjusted

adj well-adjusted

  • all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
  • in one's right mind — sane
  • in sync — in synchronization, harmonious
  • normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.

adjective well-adjusted

  • balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
All 5 Synonyms of well-adjusted

Antonyms for well-adjusted

adj well-adjusted

  • delusional — having false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions: Senators who think they will get agreement on a comprehensive tax bill are delusional.

adjective well-adjusted

  • maladjusted — badly or unsatisfactorily adjusted, especially in relationship to one's social circumstances, environment, etc.
All 2 Antonyms of well-adjusted

Related words

  • adjusted

    psychologically well or badly equipped to cope with reality and ordinary life and relationships

  • abnormal psychology

    the study of behaviour patterns that diverge widely from generally accepted norms, esp those of a pathological nature
All related words to well-adjusted

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