DYSFUNCTIONAL

dysfunctional, nonadaptive

(adjective) (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; “dysfunctional behavior”

dysfunctional

(adjective) impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

dysfunctional (comparative more dysfunctional, superlative most dysfunctional)

Not performing its proper or intended function.

Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior.

Usage notes

Used frequently in regard to social and organizational functioning: "dysfunctional quality assurance", dysfunctional family, dysfunctional behavior.

Antonyms

• eufunctional

• functional

Source: Wiktionary

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