maladaptive — not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmælədˈæptɪv/
Example Sentences
- Eating ice cream for breakfast every day is a maladaptive response to stress.
- Her maladaptive perfectionism prevented her from ever finishing projects.
- Sleeping until 3 PM became his maladaptive way of avoiding responsibilities.
maladaptive
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmælədˈæptɪv/]
not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation
not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation
The captive bird stays maladaptive, while free ones become adaptive!
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“Eating ice cream for breakfast every day is a maladaptive response to stress.”
“Her maladaptive perfectionism prevented her from ever finishing projects.”
“Sleeping until 3 PM became his maladaptive way of avoiding responsibilities.”
“The therapy aimed to replace maladaptive thoughts with healthier ones.”
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