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maladaptation

[ mal-ad-uhp-tey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. incomplete, inadequate, or faulty adaptation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of maladaptation1

First recorded in 1875–80; mal- + adaptation

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Example Sentences

For nothing can be clearer than that Nature is full of cruelty and maladaptation.

Out of that maladaptation and the discontent and rebellion will arise her neurosis.

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