dysfunctional — not operating normally or properly; showing unhealthy or abnormal behavior patterns
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not operating normally or properly; showing unhealthy or abnormal behavior patterns
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
Korean meaning: 제대로 기능하지 않는, 정상적이지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 디스**펑**셔널
Example Sentences
- My laptop is so dysfunctional that it takes 30 minutes just to open a browser.
- The dysfunctional meeting lasted 3 hours but accomplished nothing.
- Their dysfunctional communication led to constant misunderstandings.
dysfunctional
ADJECTIVE//dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl//
not operating normally or properly; showing unhealthy or abnormal behavior patterns
The chef struggles with his dysfunctional kitchen equipment during rush hour
From dysfunctional to perfectly functional!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'dys-' (Greek origin meaning 'bad' or 'difficult') combined with 'functional' (from Latin 'functio' meaning 'performance' or 'execution'). The term emerged in English in the mid-20th century to describe impaired or abnormal functioning.
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📝Examples
“My laptop is so dysfunctional that it takes 30 minutes just to open a browser.”
“The dysfunctional meeting lasted 3 hours but accomplished nothing.”
“Their dysfunctional communication led to constant misunderstandings.”
“The organization became dysfunctional after the management change.”
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