Synonyms for maladjusted


Grammar : Adj
Spell : mal-uh-juhs-tid
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæl əˈdʒʌs tɪd


Définition of maladjusted

Origin :
  • 1846, from mal- + adjusted (see adjust).
  • adj maladapted
Example sentences :
  • All she wants is a clinic of her own so that she can help the maladjusted.
  • Extract from : « The Cartels Jungle » by Irving E. Cox, Jr.
  • The mad glint in his eyes is likely to be nothing more ominous than maladjusted contact lenses.
  • Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin
  • Had you had the impression that, or did you have the impression that he was generally a maladjusted person?
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • Well, certainly from his whole situation I would conclude that he was maladjusted.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • I got the impression he was very unsatisfied and unadjusted, maladjusted.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • From a multi-dialed console Ann verbally transmitted a new personality directly into the maladjusted mind.
  • Extract from : « The Cartels Jungle » by Irving E. Cox, Jr.
  • "The last fiscal mental health report showed the percentage of maladjusted—" She laughed throatily.
  • Extract from : « The Cartels Jungle » by Irving E. Cox, Jr.

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