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

This therapist is a poor listener; that one’s a pill-pusher; the one recommended by your seemingly well-adjusted good friend has nothing to offer but platitudes better suited for bumper stickers.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 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

Posed before a calming gray backdrop, the 57-year-old Shields seems preternaturally well-adjusted and is an enthusiastic chronicler of her own career.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2023

These were happy, well-adjusted teens with lives that were accordingly rich with activities and social intrigue having nothing to do with their parents.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama