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maladjusted Definition


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maladjusted
adj
    1. Said of a person: psychologically unable to deal with everyday situations and relationships, usually as a result of an emotionally disturbing experience.
      Thesaurus: disturbed, unstable, confused, neurotic, estranged, alienated, hung-up (slang).
    2. Poorly or inadaquately adjusted, especially to environment or circumstances.
Derivative: maladjustment
noun
    Etymology: 19c.



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