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adjusted

Something that is adjusted is altered or fixed slightly to better go with the needs of what's around it. When you move to a new place, it takes a little while to get adjusted or used to the new environment.

If you lose weight you might have to get your pants adjusted or altered slightly to fit and look better. If you have a well-adjusted personality, you are someone who can get adjusted or situated to a particular set of circumstances easily and without much fuss. As you can see, the meaning of the word can be adjusted or altered slightly, depending on what context it's used in.

DEFINITIONS OF: adjusted

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adj altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

“an adjusted insurance claim”
“the car runs more smoothly with the timing adjusted
Synonyms
focused
of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
weighted
adjusted to reflect value or proportion
Antonyms:
unadjusted
not altered to fit certain requirements
maladjusted
not well adjusted
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adj (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted

Synonyms
altered
changed in form or character without becoming something else

adj adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability

Synonyms
well-adjusted, well-balanced
free from psychological disorder
Antonyms:
maladjusted
poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living
unadapted, unadjusted
not having adapted to new conditions
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adj having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment

Synonyms:
familiarised, familiarized
orientated, oriented
adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
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