English Explanatory Dictionary

maladjustment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism.
  2. The inability to adapt oneself to the needs of others, or to the stresses of normal life.

Word forms

maladjustment maladjustments

Etymology

From mal- + adjustment.

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