maladjustment

IPA: mæɫʌdʒˈʌstmʌnt

A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism.
(psychology) The inability to adapt oneself to the needs of others, or to the stresses of normal life.

Examples of "maladjustment" in Sentences

Opposite of adjustment is maladjustment.
It is considered as the indicator of social maladjustment.
It takes a special brand of psychological maladjustment for it.
It can lead to an increase in physical illness, social maladjustment and suicidal tendencies.
The resulting maladjustment, social isolation and segregation gave rise to deviance within these families.
It puts children at increased risk for mental health problems including anxiety and general psychological maladjustment.