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maladaptive
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective maladaptive has 1 sense
OXFORD DICTIONARY
maladaptive, adj. (of an individual, species, etc.) failing to adjust adequately to the environment, and undergoing emotional, behavioural, physical, or mental repercussions.
Derivative
maladaptation n.
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