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Maybe that’s why Michaels doesn’t talk a lot about his family (though several of the doc’s talking heads remark on how incredibly well-adjusted his kids are).
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who valued things such as achievement, power and security — and who lived within cultures where those values were also held — tended to be more well-adjusted and had stronger support networks than those who did not.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The alternative version of the love of Chris’ life, Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), is emotionally well-adjusted and capable of maintaining a romantic relationship.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Mostly, Giorgio seems too well-adjusted for Love Island.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered.
—Camille Bordas, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024
Because this woman is way too wise and well-adjusted.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Those who valued things such as achievement, power and security — and who lived within cultures where those values were also held — tended to be more well-adjusted and had stronger support networks than those who did not.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The alternative version of the love of Chris’ life, Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), is emotionally well-adjusted and capable of maintaining a romantic relationship.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Mostly, Giorgio seems too well-adjusted for Love Island.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered.
—Camille Bordas, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024
Because this woman is way too wise and well-adjusted.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Well-adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-adjusted. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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well-adjusted
adjective
well-ad·just·ed
(ˈ)wel-ə-ˈjəs-təd 
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