dysfunctional

Example Sentences

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Split between its rival language camps, Belgium's complex political patchwork has long been seen as borderline dysfunctional.

From Barron's

Despite our public persona of being dysfunctional and brawling, we were quite quiet in the rehearsal space.

From Los Angeles Times

This concluded she had a pattern of entering "dysfunctional relationships" and was unfit to parent.

From BBC

A rash of recent military coups that have upended already weak central governments in the region, such as the recent upheaval in Niger, have made a dysfunctional situation even worse.

From Washington Times

He told the CFR event that he was impressed by the dedication and talents of the bank's staff, but its organizational structure was "dysfunctional," holding it back.

From Reuters