Dysfunctionally
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a dysfunctional manner.
"“I’m hoping I can be strong enough not to be hit by that ton of bricks, not to become dysfunctionally sad,” said Ms. Cafritz, 62, as she sat on a couch in her temporary home this week."
Example
More examples"“I’m hoping I can be strong enough not to be hit by that ton of bricks, not to become dysfunctionally sad,” said Ms. Cafritz, 62, as she sat on a couch in her temporary home this week."
Etymology
From dysfunctional + -ly.
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