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maladjustment Synonyms

Another word for maladjustment

Choosing another word for maladjustment depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 maladaptation after moving to a new city."

Strongest
maladaptation
Strong
dysfunction
alienation
incompatibility
Weak
estrangement

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
misalignment
Strong
imbalance
Weak
irregularity

Opposites of maladjustment

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

adjustment
adaptation
alignment
calibration
balance
integration
acclimation
harmony
See all opposites of maladjustment

• Nearby Words

malachite
maladapted
maladjusted
maladjustment
malady
malaise
malanga

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