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maladjustment Antonyms

Opposite of maladjustment

Because the opposite of maladjustment shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The inability to react successfully and satisfactorily to the demands of one's social environment or personal circumstances.

Usage Example

"The school counselor worked closely with students showing signs of social adjustment after moving to a new city."

Strongest
adjustment
adaptation
Strong
acclimation
integration
harmony

• noun (Context 2)

Faulty, improper, or inadequate physical or mechanical regulation or alignment.

Usage Example

"A slight alignment in the engine's timing belt caused the vehicle to lose power on steep inclines."

Strongest
alignment
calibration
Strong
balance

Similar words to maladjustment

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

maladaptation
misalignment
imbalance
dysfunction
incompatibility
alienation
estrangement
irregularity
See all synonyms of maladjustment

• Nearby Words

makings
maladapted
maladjusted
maladjustment
malady
malaise
malarkey

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