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maladaptive

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mal⋅a⋅dap⋅tive

  [mal-uh-dap-tiv]
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–adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by maladaptation: The maladaptive behavior of isolated children was difficult to change.
Origin:
1930–35; mal- + adaptive
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mal·a·dap·tive   (māl'ə-dāp'tĭv)   
adj.  
  1. Marked by faulty or inadequate adaptation.
  2. Not assisting or promoting adaptation.
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