Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

dysfunctional

[dis-fuhngk-shuh-nl] / dɪsˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Dysfunctional family relationships and minor disputes are getting in the way.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

"But we are sure patients can have dysfunctional breathing without being aware of it. Dysfunctional breathing can occur in a resting state."

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

The seminar is entitled “Recovering From Dysfunctional Families,” the cost is $39 and the teacher is Patti Davis, daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2023

Dysfunctional mistakes were made at every level, it said.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2022

Zakaria lays out the road from the pandemic to the transcendence of America the Dysfunctional.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2020




Vocabulary lists containing dysfunctional


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "dysfunctional" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com