maladjustive
/ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪv/
adjective
- Tending to cause or show poor adjustment to a situation or environment; not helpful for coping.
- Maladjustive thought patterns can lead to anxiety and depression.
- His maladjustive response to criticism was to lash out angrily.
- The maladjustive design of the building made it uncomfortable in both summer and winter.
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