maladapted Definition
- 1poorly or unsuitably adapted to an environment or situation
- 2not well adjusted to the demands or stresses of a situation
Using maladapted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maladapted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The maladapted species could not survive in the new environment.
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His maladapted behavior caused problems in the workplace.
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The maladapted design of the building made it difficult for people with disabilities to access.
maladapted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for maladapted
- unsuited
- inappropriate
- ill-adapted
Antonyms for maladapted
- suited
- appropriate
- well-adapted
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Summary: maladapted in Brief
'Maladapted' [mal-uh-dap-tid] describes something that is poorly suited or adjusted to an environment or situation. It can refer to anything from a species that cannot survive in a new environment to a person who has difficulty coping with stress. Synonyms include 'ill-adapted' and 'unsuited,' while antonyms include 'well-adapted' and 'suited.'
