adjusted

/əˈdʒʌsɾɪd/

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

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

1. adjective

   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
2. adjective

   (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted
   synonyms:

   altered

   changed in form or character without becoming something else
3. adjective

   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
4. adjective

   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