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maladjustive

/ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪv/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то плохо приспособленное или адаптированное к ситуации или окружающей среде.

An obsolete adjective describing something that is poorly adapted or adjusted to a situation or environment.

  1. Poorly adjustedC1formal

    Describing a person or behavior that fails to adapt effectively to social, environmental, or psychological demands.

    ruПлохо приспособленный

    • His maladjustive behavior made it difficult to keep a job.
    • The therapist identified several maladjustive patterns in her thinking.
    • Children from unstable homes may develop maladjustive coping strategies.

    Synonymsinadequatemaladjustednonadaptiveunadaptedunfit

    Antonymsadaptableadaptiveadjustive

Forms
  • more maladjustive comparative form
  • most maladjustive superlative form