🔄 Synonyms of "Dysfunctional"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| impairednoun | Rendered less effective. |
| maladaptive | (psychology) Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation. |
| nonadaptive | Not adaptive; unable to adapt. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dysfunctional"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| maladaptive | (psychology) Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation. |
| nonadaptive | Not adaptive; unable to adapt. |
| impairedverb | Rendered less effective. |
| defective | Having one or more defects. |
| faulty | Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable. |
| malfunctioningnoun | A malfunction. |
| flawed | Having a flaw or imperfection. |
| inefficient | Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious. |
| ineffective | Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose. |
| deficient | Lacking something essential; often construed with in. |
| inoperative | Not working or functioning; either idle or broken. |
| ineffectual | Unable or insufficient to produce effect. |
| unworkable | Not workable. |
| inoperable | Incapable of operation or function; inoperative. |
| failingnoun | weakness; defect |
| imperfect | Not perfect, |
| odd | Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected. |
| delinquent | Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan. |
| disturbed | Having been altered or changed. |
| emotional | Of or relating to the emotions. |
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