maladaptive

• Describe un comportamiento, patrón de pensamiento o rasgo que resulta contraproducente o interfiere con el funcionamiento cotidiano; se usa con frecuencia en psicología.

Describes a behavior, thought pattern, or trait that is counterproductive or interferes with everyday functioning, often used in psychology.

1. Faulty adaptationC1formal

   Showing an inability to adjust properly to new conditions or environments, often resulting in negative outcomes.

   Adaptación desadaptativa

   • His maladaptive behavior made it difficult for him to keep a job.
   • The species developed maladaptive traits in the changing climate.
   • Maladaptive coping strategies can worsen mental health issues.

   Sinónimosdysfunctionalmaladjustednonadaptiveunadapted

   Antónimosadaptableadaptiveadjustive