Synonyms for

Adjusted

Verb / ʌˈdʒʌstɪd / Another word for adjusted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Adjusted means to change or modify something to make it better or more suitable.

Synonyms & similar words

aline lineup align maladjusted correct adjust familiarized unadjusted adapt familiarised skew set conform adapted arranged calibrated changed corrected fine-tuned fixed modified regulated set settled standardized tailored tuned altered amended controlled rectified repaired revamped

Synonyms by register

Formal

modified amended revised adapted

Informal

tweaked fiddled with changed a bit fixed up

Literary

reformed recast reworked

Antonyms

unmodified original unaltered standard basic raw natural

Common collocations

  • adjusted for inflation
  • adjusted gross income
  • adjusted the settings
  • adjusted the price
  • adjusted the volume
  • adjusted the balance
  • adjusted the strap

Word family

noun adjustment
verb adjust
adjective adjustable
adverb adjustedly

Usage note

Often used to describe changes made to make something more suitable or correct. Can imply minor or significant alterations depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. I adjusted the temperature in the room to make it more comfortable.
  2. The tailor adjusted the pants to fit better.
  3. The mechanic adjusted the brakes on the car.
  4. She adjusted the recipe to use less sugar.
  5. He adjusted the volume on the TV.

Quotes

  • Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. - Vivian Greene
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward
  • When you can't change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails. - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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