Maladjustment
noun
The state of not being able to adjust properly or comfortably to a situation or environment.
His maladjustment to college life was evident in his poor grades and lack of social interaction.
Often appears as...
- social maladjustment
- emotional maladjustment
noun
The way someone behaves poorly in social situations.
Her constant rebellion and defiance are signs of maladjustment.
Often appears as...
- signs of maladjustment
- maladjustment issues
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
The inability of a person or animal to adjust to their environment, causing stress.
Maladjustment to the new environment led to the extinction of many species.
Often appears as...
- environmental maladjustment
- maladjustment stress
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The state of not being able to adjust properly or comfortably to a situation or environment.
His maladjustment to college life was evident in his poor grades and lack of social interaction.
Often appears as...
- social maladjustment
- emotional maladjustment
noun
The way someone behaves poorly in social situations.
Her constant rebellion and defiance are signs of maladjustment.
Often appears as...
- signs of maladjustment
- maladjustment issues
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
The inability of a person or animal to adjust to their environment, causing stress.
Maladjustment to the new environment led to the extinction of many species.
Often appears as...
- environmental maladjustment
- maladjustment stress
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Adjustment Failure
Use 'maladjustment' when someone can't adapt to changes or new conditions effectively.
Moving to a new country can often cause cultural maladjustment.
Pro Tip 2/3Impaired Functioning
'Maladjustment' implies that functioning is compromised due to the poor adjustment.
Her maladjustment at the workplace affected team performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Struggle
'Maladjustment' often hints at personal issues beyond mere discomfort.
He felt a deep sense of maladjustment after his divorce.
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alienatecompatibilitydisaffectiondislocateincongruity
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Quote examples
Albert J. Nock
American Philosopher
Assuming that man has a distinct spiritual nature, a soul, why should it be thought unnatural that under appropriate conditions of maladjustment, his soul might die before his body does; or that his soul might die without his knowing it?
Quote examples
Albert J. Nock
American Philosopher
Assuming that man has a distinct spiritual nature, a soul, why should it be thought unnatural that under appropriate conditions of maladjustment, his soul might die before his body does; or that his soul might die without his knowing it?
Example 1 of 1
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