Definition of DYSFUNCTIONAL

dysfunctional

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
  • (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
    • "dysfunctional behavior"

Adj

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From dysfunction + -al.

Synonyms

nonadaptive

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