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maladaptive
adjective as in unsuitably adapted
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They are caused neither by genetics nor by negative or maladaptive thoughts.
From Washington Post
Humans can also respond to perceived threats in maladaptive ways that decrease our well-being and even jeopardize survival.
From The Daily Beast
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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to maladaptive, such as: maladjusted, null, unfit, abnormal, defective, and dysfunctional.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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