maladjusted

The word “maladjusted” has 4 syllables: mal-ad-jus-ted

It's pronounced as /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for maladjusted?

In the thesaurus, “maladjusted” has 31 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maladjusted along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for maladjusted

  • abnormal
  • agitated
  • anxious
  • bothered
  • discomposed
  • distressed
  • disturbed
  • flustered
  • high-strung
  • jittery
  • jumpy
  • messed-up
  • muddled
  • nervous
  • neurotic
  • perturbed
  • restless
  • skittish
  • tense
  • unbalanced
  • uneasy
  • unfit
  • unglued
  • unhinged
  • unquiet
  • unsettled
  • unstable
  • unstrung
  • upset
  • uptight
  • worried

Antonyms for maladjusted

  • calm
  • collected
  • composed
  • cool
  • coolheaded
  • equal
  • even
  • even-keeled
  • imperturbable
  • level
  • limpid
  • nerveless
  • peaceful
  • placid
  • possessed
  • recollected
  • sedate
  • self-composed
  • self-possessed
  • serene
  • smooth
  • steady
  • together
  • tranquil
  • undisturbed
  • unflappable
  • unperturbed
  • unruffled
  • unshakable
  • unshaken
  • untroubled
  • unworried
  • well-adjusted
  • well-balanced

Meanings of maladjusted

  • adjective
    1. Badly adjusted to the demands and stresses of daily living; unable to cope.

Example Sentences

  • The patient was diagnosed as maladjusted due to his inability to cope with stress.
  • Her maladjusted behavior in social situations made it difficult for her to form lasting relationships.
  • The team struggled because of the maladjusted strategies implemented by the coach.
  • He was considered maladjusted when he failed to adapt to the new work environment.
  • The teacher noticed that the student’s maladjusted responses indicated underlying emotional issues.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maladjusted, such as: abnormal, agitated, anxious, bothered, calm, collected, composed.

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