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maladjusted

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/

KK: /mælədʒʌstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not able to adapt well to the demands of everyday life or the environment.

Example: He felt maladjusted in social situations and struggled to make friends.

maladjustive

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌs.tɪv/

KK: /mælədʒʌstɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not able to adapt well to different situations or environments.

Example: His maladjustive behavior made it hard for him to fit in with his peers.

maladjustment

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

KK: /mælədʒʌstmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone or something is not able to adjust properly to their environment or circumstances, often leading to difficulties in relationships or daily life.

Example: His maladjustment to the new school made it hard for him to make friends.

maladminister

IPA: /ˌmæl.ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/

KK: /mælˈæd.mɪn.ɪ.stɚ/

transitive verb

Definition: To manage or handle something in a way that is ineffective or dishonest.

Example: The organization was criticized for its failure to properly maladminister the funds allocated for the project.

maladroit

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/

KK: /mæləˈdrɔɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is clumsy or awkward in movement or handling things.

Example: His maladroit attempts to fix the car only made the problem worse.

noun

Definition: A person who is clumsy or awkward in their actions or movements.

Example: Despite his good intentions, he was often seen as a maladroit in social situations.

maladroitly

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt.li/

KK: /mælədˈrɔɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clumsy or awkward, often resulting in mistakes or difficulties.

Example: He handled the situation maladroitly, making it worse instead of better.

malady

IPA: /ˈmæl.ə.di/

KK: /ˈmæl.ə.di/

noun

Definition: A sickness or condition that affects the body or mind, often causing discomfort or problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a rare malady that required special treatment.

malaise

IPA: /məˈleɪz/

KK: /mǝˈleɪz/

noun

Definition: A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease that is hard to identify or explain.

Example: After weeks of stress, she felt a sense of malaise that made it hard to enjoy her usual activities.

malapportioned

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈpɔːr.ʃənd/

KK: /mæləˈpɔrʧənd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where the distribution of representatives is unfair or not suitable for a legislative body.

Example: The malapportioned districts led to unequal representation in the election.

malapropos

IPA: /ˌmæl.əˈprəʊ.pəʊ/

KK: /mæləˈprōpōs/

adjective

Definition: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation; something that feels out of place.

Example: His comments during the meeting were malapropos and made everyone uncomfortable.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not suitable or timely for a particular situation.

Example: His comments were made malapropos during the serious discussion.

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