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- [mal-uh-juhs-tid]
- /ˌmæl əˈdʒʌs tɪd/
- /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-uh-juhs-tid]
- /ˌmæl əˈdʒʌs tɪd/
Definitions of maladjusted word
- adjective maladjusted badly or unsatisfactorily adjusted, especially in relationship to one's social circumstances, environment, etc. 1
- noun maladjusted Failing or unable to cope with the demands of a normal social environment. 1
- adjective maladjusted emotionally disturbed 1
- adjective maladjusted ill prepared, not suited 1
- adjective maladjusted If you describe a child as maladjusted, you mean that they have psychological problems and behave in a way which is not acceptable to society. 0
- adjective maladjusted suffering from maladjustment 0
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Origin of maladjusted
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; mal- + adjusted
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Parts of speech for Maladjusted
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maladjusted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maladjusted
adj maladjusted
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- disturbed — marked by symptoms of mental illness: a disturbed personality.
- muddled — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- neurotic — pertaining to the nerves or to nerve disease; neural: no longer in technical use.
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
adjective maladjusted
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- alienated — indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile
- estranged — (of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
- maladapted — poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances: maladapted to the demands of modern society.
Antonyms for maladjusted
adjective maladjusted
- well-adjusted — arranged or fitted properly: Properly adjusted shelving will accommodate books of various heights.
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