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Word: Maladaptive
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmaləˈdaptɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not adjusting adequately or appropriately to the environment or situation
Short Definition:not adjusting adequately or appropriately to environment or situation
Examples:- maladaptive coping strategies such as increasing consumption of alcohol
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