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Synonyms for Maladjusted & Similar Words

Definition of 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"

4 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for maladjusted?
Synonyms for maladjusted include: disturbed, neurotic, psychoneurotic, unadjusted.
How many synonyms does maladjusted have?
Maladjusted has 4 synonyms.

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