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Maladjustment

usgb/ˌmæləˈdʒʌstmənt/Volume
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Adjustment Failure

Use 'maladjustment' when someone can't adapt to changes or new conditions effectively.

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Moving to a new country can often cause cultural maladjustment.
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Impaired Functioning

'Maladjustment' implies that functioning is compromised due to the poor adjustment.

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Her maladjustment at the workplace affected team performance.
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Personal Struggle

'Maladjustment' often hints at personal issues beyond mere discomfort.

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He felt a deep sense of maladjustment after his divorce.
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