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/
Korean meaning: 환경이나 상황에 적절하게 적응하지 못하는, 부적응의
Korean pronunciation: 맬러**댑**티브
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
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The captive bird stays maladaptive, while free ones become adaptive!
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Origin
라틴어 'malus(나쁜)'와 'adaptare(맞추다)'에서 유래된 말로, 나쁘게 적응한다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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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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