maladjust

/ˈmæljædst/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is unable to adjust to a particular situation or environment

“The psychologist specialized in helping maladjusts cope with anxiety disorders.”

2. verb

to fail to adjust or adapt to a particular situation or environment

“The new employee struggled to maladjust to the company’s fast-paced work environment.”

Synonyms

  • maladjusted
  • misfit
  • outcast

Antonyms

  • acclimate
  • adapt
  • adjust