noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability wordnet
3. 3
   The inability to adapt oneself to the needs of others, or to the stresses of normal life. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

abnormalityanomalybrain diseasecrack upcrack-upemotional disorder

Etymology

From mal- + adjustment.

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