Maladaptive (Adjective)
Meaning
Showing faulty adaptation.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The maladaptive behavior of avoiding all social interactions led to increased feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Her maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as excessive drinking, only worsened her emotional state.
- The therapy aimed to address the maladaptive thought patterns that were contributing to his anxiety and depression.
- The maladaptive response to stress, such as fingernail biting, was a habit he struggled to break.
- His maladaptive way of dealing with criticism, by becoming overly defensive, hindered his personal growth and relationships