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maladjusted Synonyms

Another word for maladjusted

Choosing another word for maladjusted depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 maladapted students to help them build healthier peer relationships."

Strongest
maladapted
unadjusted
Strong
dysfunctional
disturbed
troubled
alienated
Weak
unstable
neurotic

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
misaligned
uncalibrated
out of whack
Weak
defective
faulty

Opposites of maladjusted

The opposite of maladjusted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

well-adjusted
calibrated
adapted
aligned
balanced
stable
See all opposites of maladjusted

• Nearby Words

malacca
malachite
maladapted
maladjusted
maladjustment
malady
malaga

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