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dysfunctional

dys·func·tio·nal

US/dɪˈsfʌŋkʃʌnʌl/ uncommon

adjective

2.

(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

  • “dysfunctional behavior”
Synonyms

Origin

From dysfunction + -al.

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