
Maladjustment
Adjustment Failure
Use 'maladjustment' when someone can't adapt to changes or new conditions effectively.
Moving to a new country can often cause cultural maladjustment.
Impaired Functioning
'Maladjustment' implies that functioning is compromised due to the poor adjustment.
Her maladjustment at the workplace affected team performance.
Personal Struggle
'Maladjustment' often hints at personal issues beyond mere discomfort.
He felt a deep sense of maladjustment after his divorce. Compare with
AlienateCompatibilityDisaffectionDislocateIncongruity
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