maladapted
adjective
mal·adapt·ed
ˌma-lə-ˈdap-təd 
: unsuited or poorly suited (as to a particular use, purpose, or situation)
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His macho posturing is maladapted, only escalating Trina’s troubles and sending him back to his couch.
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Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
Aggression becomes a maladapted trait when it’s not channeled.
—The Cut, 5 Mar. 2018
Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
Aggression becomes a maladapted trait when it’s not channeled.
—The Cut, 5 Mar. 2018
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“Maladapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maladapted. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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