maladapted

mal·a·dapt·ed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-dap-tid]
- /ˌmæl əˈdæp tɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-dap-tid]
- /ˌmæl əˈdæp tɪd/

Definitions of maladapted word

adjective maladapted poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances: maladapted to the demands of modern society. 1
noun maladapted Of any evolving or learning entity, not well adapted for its environment. 1
adjective maladapted not suited or properly adapted (to a function, situation, etc.) 0

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Origin of maladapted

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; mal- + adapted

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Parts of speech for Maladapted

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maladapted popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for maladapted

adjective maladapted

maladjusted — badly or unsatisfactorily adjusted, especially in relationship to one's social circumstances, environment, etc.

Just one Synonym for maladapted