well-adjusted

Example Sentences

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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

One result of these tiresome mentalities is something that has come up in conversations with many creative people over the years: being well-adjusted, kind, unproblematic, and efficient often does not help them get ahead.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2023

There was no sense in worrying about a psychological assessment that could only confirm what was obvious: that I was a normal, well-adjusted girl.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides