maladaptive

mal a dap tive |ˌmaləˈdaptiv ˌmæləˈdæptɪv | ▶adjective technical not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation. DERIVATIVES mal ad ap ta tion |-ˌadəpˈtāSHən, -ˌadˌap - |noun, mal a dap ted |-ˈdaptəd |adjective

maladaptive

mal |adap ¦tive |ˌmaləˈdaptɪv | ▶adjective technical not adjusting adequately or appropriately to the environment or situation. DERIVATIVES maladaptation |malədapˈteɪʃ (ə )n |noun, maladapted adjective