Maladaptive
Pronunciation: /ˈmæɫˈədæptɪv/
Maladaptive (adj)
- A way of reacting that does not help a person deal with problems and can make things worse over time.
- Not suitable for the situation; it fails to achieve the needed result and may cause negative effects.
Maladaptive (adjective)
Examples
- Her maladaptive coping pattern makes stress worse.
- The team noticed a maladaptive coping pattern during pressure.