maladjustment
/mælˌædˈʒʌs.tmənt/ · mal.ad.jus.tment
noun
- A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism. The engineer discovered a maladjustment in the machine's gears, which caused it to malfunction.
- The inability to adapt oneself to the needs of others, or to the stresses of normal life. Her maladjustment to the new work environment led to a significant decrease in her productivity.
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Did you know? The concept of maladjustment has been explored in various psychological and sociological studies, highlighting its impact on mental health and social relationships.