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MALADAPTIVE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word maladaptive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word maladaptive. (close relations)
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maladjustment

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aberrant
adjectiveadj
noun

• one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group

adjective satellite

• markedly different from an accepted norm

abnormal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

• departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development

adjective satellite

• much greater than the normal

dysfunctional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ

• (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

maladjusted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living

adjective satellite

• emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships

• not well adjusted

nonadaptive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

nonconforming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

Alternatives for ABERRANT

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