maladjustive
Definition
- Adjective:
- Poorly adjusted; not well adapted: Describes something, typically a behavior, trait, or psychological state, that is not suitably adapted to the environment or circumstances, leading to dysfunction or difficulty.
Usage
- The adjective "maladjustive" is used to characterize actions, patterns, or conditions that demonstrate a failure to adapt effectively. It is most commonly found in psychological, sociological, or educational contexts.
- It typically modifies nouns like "behavior," "tendencies," "patterns," or "responses."
Examples
- The child's maladjustive behavior in the classroom was a sign of underlying anxiety.
- Therapists work to identify and change maladjustive coping mechanisms.
- A maladjustive response to stress can worsen mental health over time.
Advanced Usage
- In a technical/clinical sense: Used to describe psychological defenses or personality traits that are counterproductive to an individual's well-being.
- The study focused on the long-term effects of maladjustive perfectionism.
Variants and Related Words
- Maladjustment (n): The state or condition of being poorly adjusted.
- Social maladjustment can lead to isolation.
- Maladjusted (adj): (Of a person) poorly adjusted to their environment or circumstances.
- A maladjusted individual may struggle with relationships.
Synonyms
- Dysfunctional
- Nonadaptive
- Unadapted
Antonyms
- Adaptive
- Adjustive
- Well-adjusted
Adjective
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poorly adjusted
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