maladaptive
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əˈdæp adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by maladaptation: The maladaptive behavior of isolated children was difficult to change.
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maladaptive (ˌmæləˈdæptɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | unsuitably adapted or adapting poorly to (a situation, purpose, etc) |
| 2. | not encouraging adaptation |
| mala'dapted | |
| —adj | |
| mala'daptively | |
| —adv | |
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Maladaptive
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Example sentences
Such behavior is capriciously dismissed with the explanation that it is maladaptive, and therefore has simply failed to evolve.
Truly, truly maladaptive, as it only makes for more isolation.
Evolution has given us instinctual responses that are maladaptive in our present context.
As part of its capacity for achievement, it must also be able to exercise control that stops maladaptive behavior.
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