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maladjustment

/ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

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noun

/ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние неспособности правильно адаптироваться к своей среде, часто приводящее к эмоциональной нестабильности или поведенческим трудностям.

A noun referring to the condition of being unable to adapt properly to one's environment, often resulting in emotional instability or behavioral difficulties.

uncountable

  1. Inability to adaptC1formal

    The state of being unable to adjust adequately to one's environment, often resulting in emotional instability or distress.

    ruНеспособность адаптироваться

    • His maladjustment to school life caused severe anxiety.
    • Therapy can help individuals overcome chronic maladjustment to stressful situations.
    • Maladjustment in early childhood may lead to long-term behavioral issues.
    • Social maladjustment often manifests as difficulty forming healthy relationships.

    Antonymsadaptationadjustmentcongruencefitness

Forms
  • maladjustments plural form
  • maladjustments' possessive plural form
  • maladjustment's possessive singular form