noun ·Moderate ·College 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

abnormalityacademic underachievementanomalybrain diseaseclassroom maladjustmentcrack up

Antonyms

All antonyms

academic adjustmentadaptationadaptive fitadjustment

Etymology

From mal- + adjustment.