mal·a·dap·tive (m l  -dp t v)adj. 1. Marked by faulty or inadequate adaptation. 2. Not assisting or promoting adaptation. |
maladaptive [ˌmæləˈdæptɪv]
adj
1. unsuitably adapted or adapting poorly to (a situation, purpose, etc.)
2. not encouraging adaptation
maladapted adj
maladaptively adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | maladaptive - showing faulty adaptation adaptative, adaptive - having a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon" |
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