misadjusted

Definition of misadjustednext
past tense of misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusted
Verb
  • This has limited transparency and collaboration, restricted direct access to subject-matter experts, and impaired the commission’s ability to operate as an independent fiduciary body.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
  • The woman who was driving the other car was suspected to be impaired, and was arrested at the scene on a charge of operating while intoxicated, MSP said.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • So began the journey to create a hideaway resort sensitive to the natural environment and a marine reserve with the aim to recover the coral reefs damaged by dynamite fishing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.
    Ryan Brennan June 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Three more are missing and presumed dead, while a further eight — including a firefighter — were injured, according to The Guardian.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • This round includes $200,000 for Chabad of Poway, which in 2019 was the target of a gunman who stormed in and killed a congregant and injured three people, including a child, her uncle and a rabbi.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The ship reported two explosions and a fire onboard, that was subsequently put out, UKMTO said, adding that no crew were hurt.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
  • According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
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“Misadjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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