misadjusted

Definition of misadjustednext
past tense of misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusted
Verb
  • 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
  • The foundation’s goal is to reduce deaths caused by drunk or otherwise impaired drivers through education, advocacy, scholarships and community outreach programs.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • This accident in late May destroyed the rocket and severely damaged the New Glenn booster’s only launch pad.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
  • That's the same day that the popular Evangeline's gift and costume store is scheduled to re-open after being damaged by a fire in June of last year.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Two buildings at the Animal Protective League shelter in Springfield were heavily damaged, but none of the nearly 150 cats and 28 dogs housed there were injured, said Deana Corbin, the group's executive director.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • Ohtani was one of two members of the Dodgers starting rotation who left the game injured.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • There was just so much anger, so much hurt, so much pain from both ends.
    Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.
    Chris Hartmann, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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“Misadjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusted. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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