maladjustment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin maleder. Old French mal- English mal- French ajustementbor. English adjustment English maladjustment From mal- + adjustment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism.
- (countable, uncountable) The inability to adapt oneself to the needs of others, or to the stresses of normal life.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maladjustments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |