misadapt

/mɪsˈædæpt/

Definitions

1. verb

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

“The company’s inability to misadapt to the changing market led to its decline.”

2. noun

a person or thing that fails to adapt or adjust to a particular situation or environment

“The misadapt in the team struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of the project.”

Synonyms

  • maladapt
  • nonadaptive

Antonyms

  • accommodate
  • adapt