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Dysfunctional

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WordDefinition
impairednounRendered less effective.
maladaptive(psychology) Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation.
nonadaptiveNot adaptive; unable to adapt.

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WordDefinition
maladaptive(psychology) Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation.
nonadaptiveNot adaptive; unable to adapt.
impairedverbRendered less effective.
defectiveHaving one or more defects.
faultyHaving or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.
malfunctioningnounA malfunction.
flawedHaving a flaw or imperfection.
inefficientNot efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
deficientLacking something essential; often construed with in.
inoperativeNot working or functioning; either idle or broken.
ineffectualUnable or insufficient to produce effect.
unworkableNot workable.
inoperableIncapable of operation or function; inoperative.
failingnounweakness; defect
imperfectNot perfect,
oddDiffering from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
delinquentLate or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
disturbedHaving been altered or changed.
emotionalOf or relating to the emotions.

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