well-adjusted

IPA/ˌwel əˈdʒʌstɪd/
IPA/ˌwel əˈdʒʌstɪd/

well-adjusted — 形容詞

1. An emotionally healthy and stable person who manages everyday challenges, relati

1.形容詞B2
釋義

適應良好

心理健康且能妥善處理生活與人際關係

An emotionally healthy and stable person who manages everyday challenges, relationships, and responsibilities in a calm, sensible, and mature manner, without extreme reactions or difficulty.

例句

Through therapy, Mert became a well-adjusted adult who managed stress without losing his temper.

透過治療，Mert 成為一個適應良好的成年人，能夠應對壓力而不發脾氣。

became a well-adjusted adult — personal growth toward emotional health

The teacher called Saira well-adjusted because she accepted feedback calmly and worked well with others.

老師說 Saira 適應良好，因為她能冷靜接受意見，並與他人合作愉快。

described someone as well-adjusted because + clause — explaining observable behaviour

同義詞
  • balanced

    focuses on emotional equilibrium and moderation

  • stable

    emphasises consistency and reliability over time

  • mature

    stresses responsible, grown-up behaviour and good judgment

  • sensible

    highlights practical, reasonable decision-making

反義詞
  • maladjusted

    the direct opposite; unable to cope with life's demands

  • unstable

    lacking emotional steadiness; prone to extreme reactions

  • neurotic

    anxious or obsessive in a way that interferes with daily life

文法句型

be well-adjusted

well-adjusted + noun

seem/become/stay well-adjusted

用法筆記

Commonly appears after linking verbs such as 'seem', 'become', or 'grow up', or directly before nouns like 'adult', 'teenager', 'child'. Describes a stable personality trait, not a temporary mood or feeling.

常見錯誤

❌After the nap I felt well-adjusted.
✅After therapy, Mert became a well-adjusted adult.
💡'well-adjusted' describes a lasting personality trait, not a short-term feeling.