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maladjusted Antonyms

Opposite of maladjusted

Because the opposite of maladjusted shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Failing or unable to cope effectively with the demands of a normal social environment or interpersonal relationships.

Usage Example

"The school counselor worked closely with well-adjusted students to help them build healthier peer relationships."

Strongest
well-adjusted
Strong
adapted
stable
balanced

• adjective (Context 2)

Poorly or improperly regulated, aligned, or set up for a particular function or circumstance.

Usage Example

"A calibrated carburetor can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly in cold weather."

Strongest
calibrated
Strong
aligned
balanced

Similar words to maladjusted

Words similar to maladjusted shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

maladapted
unadjusted
misaligned
dysfunctional
uncalibrated
disturbed
troubled
out of whack
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• Nearby Words

makeweight
makings
maladapted
maladjusted
maladjustment
malady
malaise

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Maladjusted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/maladjusted
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