maladaptive

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Synonyms: maladaptative

Antonyms: maladaptative

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|psychology}} Of [[behavior]], showing [[inadequate]] or [[counterproductive]] mental and behavioral [[adaptation]] to a new situation.
2. {{lb|en|evolutionary theory}} Of [[anatomy]], [[physiology]], or [[behavior]], showing [[inadequate]] or [[counterproductive]] evolutionary [[adaptation]] to an environment or its changes.

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