maladjusted

• Describe a una persona que no logra adaptarse a las exigencias de su entorno social o a nuevas situaciones, o que muestra un desajuste emocional o conductual.

Describes a person who is unable to cope with the demands of their social environment or adapt to new situations.

1. Poorly adjusted to daily lifeC1formal

   Unable to cope effectively with the normal demands and stresses of everyday living.

   inadaptado

   • The psychologist works with maladjusted children who struggle in school.
   • His maladjusted behavior made it hard for him to keep a job.
   • The program helps maladjusted individuals develop better coping skills.

   Sinónimosdisturbedneuroticunbalancedunhingedunstable

   Antónimosadjustedbalancedstable

2. Emotionally unstableC1formal

   Having difficulty managing emotions and maintaining stable personal relationships.

   Inadaptado emocionalmente

   • She was considered maladjusted due to her inability to form lasting friendships.
   • Maladjusted teenagers often act out in social settings.
   • His maladjusted personality led to frequent conflicts with coworkers.

   Sinónimosdisturbedneurotictroubledunbalancedunstable

   Antónimosbalancedstable

3. Not well adjustedC1formal

   Failing to adapt properly to one's environment or social norms.

   Inadaptado

   • The maladjusted student had trouble following classroom rules.
   • Living in a new country made him feel maladjusted at first.
   • Therapy can help maladjusted individuals find better ways to adapt.

   Sinónimosdisorienteddisturbedmisfitneuroticunadaptableunadjustedunsettled

   Antónimosadaptedadjusted