well-adjusted

Mentally sound person

Well-adjusted describes someone who copes effectively with life's demands and maintains emotional stability.

The term implies psychological health—neither neurotic nor troubled, able to form relationships and handle stress: a well-adjusted child, Despite the divorce, she seems remarkably well-adjusted.

Often used by parents and therapists assessing whether someone has turned out okay.

psychological

healthy

In good physical condition

resilient · self-aware · mindful · insightful · self-esteem · sane · therapeutic · self-actualized · robust · thriving

emotional

stable

Secure and unchanging

centered · composed · levelheaded · even-tempered · self-assured · confident · mature · poised · calm · untroubled

social

sociable

Inclined toward companionship

compatible · personable · outgoing · approachable · popular · connected · belonging · accepted · included · integrated

resilient

adaptable

Able to adjust readily

hardy · tenacious · steadfast · enduring · resourceful · persevering · tough · durable · strong · survivor

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Opposites
psychological health and functioning

well-adjustedmaladjusted

Poorly adapted socially

dysfunctional · neurotic · disturbed · unstable · unbalanced

social integration

well-adjustedmaladjusted

Poorly adapted socially

maladapted · alienated · antisocial · deviant · misfit

Family

well, adjust, adjustment, adjusted, wellness, adjusting, readjust, readjustment, readjusted

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