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dysfunctional
adjective
()
(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
Synonyms:
nonadaptive
,
Examples:
Dysfunctional behavior.
dysfunctional
adjective
()
impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
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maladaptive
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antagonistic
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overdetermined
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uncompassionate
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unpresentable
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dysfunctional
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