Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusted
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Parents risk intervention if a child-protection agency determines that their drug use has impaired their ability to parent.—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026 -
What that does is ensure that downstream water users are not impaired by our use of the roof runoff at this building.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Joshua Serad, of Maple Shade, stole and damaged Pride flags Monday in the business district of Haddonfield on Kings Highway, according to police.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Flying bricks damaged the crossing’s signal arms, and the crossing was closed by Union Pacific.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 June 2026
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The man does not appear to be injured.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The shootings, which police suspect were committed by one man, left one person dead and four people injured.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Two people were hurt Tuesday evening when a taxi struck a pedestrian and then a house in West Philadelphia, police said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Feelings are still hurt and even scarred within the LGBTQ+ community.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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“Misadjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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