Maladjusted Definition & Meaning

maladjusted
adjective
  1. poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living; "a maladjusted child"
  2. emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships
  3. not well adjusted; "a maladjusted carburetor"

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