well-adjusted
UK/'welə'dʒʌstid/US/'welədʒ'ʌstɪd/
Definitions
adj.
Emotionally stable and psychologically healthy
心理健康的，适应环境的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedwellroot
+
adjustedto, toward, near
=well-adjusted
well + adjusted = adapted well to life; the 'adjustment' metaphor moved from fitting parts together to fitting into one's environment. (adjust likely from ad- + juxtā 'near'; kept here for now.)
Example Sentences
- 1.
Their children are happy, confident, and well-adjusted.
- 2.
She seems remarkably well-adjusted despite a difficult past.