Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maladjusted

adjective

/ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/

Definition

inadequately adjusted to the demands of the environment or society.

Examples

She often felt out of place in social situations, feeling like a maladjusted outsider.
The maladjusted child struggled to make friends at school.
After several years of therapy, he became less maladjusted and more confident in himself.

Meaning

The term refers to a person who is unable to adapt appropriately to their social or environmental conditions, often resulting in difficulties in personal relationships and functioning.