disfunction
noun
dis·func·tion
less common spelling of dysfunction
1
: impaired or abnormal functioning
gastrointestinal dysfunction
2
: abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction within a group
family dysfunction
Examples of disfunction in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Both Ashworth and Mitchell struggled to adjust to Howe’s existing strong power base, and having joined with huge reputations, egos may have played a big part in the disfunction.
—
Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Third, the higher U.S. drug prices simply reflect the disfunction of the broader U.S. healthcare system.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The Ravens gave us a pu pu platter of defensive disfunction at the end of the Bengals’ opening scoring drive.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
The reasoning quickly becomes apparent as the extent of the first son’s dissolute disfunction unfolds.
—Vogue, 19 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for disfunction
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Third, the higher U.S. drug prices simply reflect the disfunction of the broader U.S. healthcare system.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The Ravens gave us a pu pu platter of defensive disfunction at the end of the Bengals’ opening scoring drive.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
The reasoning quickly becomes apparent as the extent of the first son’s dissolute disfunction unfolds.
—Vogue, 19 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for disfunction
Cite this Entry
“Disfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disfunction. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share