adjective
- poorly adapted to circumstances or requirements; unable to cope with normal social situations
Usage: psychology
Examples
- The counselor worked with maladjusted students who struggled in social situations.
- His maladjusted behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
- The program helps maladjusted teens develop better coping skills.
- She felt maladjusted after moving to a completely different culture.
- The maladjusted child had trouble following classroom rules.
- Years of isolation left him feeling maladjusted to normal social interactions.