maladjusted

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living
  2. adjective emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships
  3. adjective not well adjusted

Etymology

From mal- + adjusted.

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