maladaptive

• Descreve um comportamento, padrão de pensamento ou traço que é contraproducente ou prejudica o funcionamento cotidiano; usado com frequência em psicologia.

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.

   Adaptação inadequada

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdysfunctionalmaladjustednonadaptiveunadapted

   Antônimosadaptableadaptiveadjustive