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
  • An estimated 40 percent of the Chernobyl museum was reportedly destroyed, while the NAMU’s landmark building was damaged by a blast wave.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
  • According to the Kyiv Post, approximately 40 percent of the National Chernobyl Museum’s artifacts were damaged beyond recovery by the military attacks.
    News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 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
  • And even before he got hurt, Nichushkin did nothing of note.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • Live music and front-row ocean views don't hurt either.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
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“Misadjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusted. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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