Maladaptively
Pronunciation: /ˈmæɫˈədæptɪvli/
Maladaptively (adv)
- In a way that seems to help at first but actually makes problems worse over time.
- In a way that does not fit the situation and leads to ineffective or damaging results.
Maladaptively (adverb)
Examples
- She copes maladaptively when stress makes her avoid everything.
- They respond maladaptively by using substances instead of asking for help.