maladjustment

noun — 2 senses

maladjustment

noun

Etymology From mal- + adjustment.

1

A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism.

2

Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences The inability to adapt oneself to the needs of others, or to the stresses of normal life.

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