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maladjusted

DEFINITIONS OF: maladjusted

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adj poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living

“a maladjusted child”
Synonyms
unadapted, unadjusted
not having adapted to new conditions
Antonyms:
adjusted
adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability
well-adjusted, well-balanced
free from psychological disorder
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adj emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships

Synonyms:
disturbed
neurotic, psychoneurotic
affected with emotional disorder

adj not well adjusted

“a maladjusted carburetor”
Synonyms
unadjusted
not altered to fit certain requirements
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