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Dysfunctional
Dih-SFUH-ngkshuh-nuhl
/dɪˈsfʌŋkʃʌnʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dysfunctional
Dictionary meaning
Failing to serve an adjustive purpose.
Examples
- Dysfunctional behavior often leads to social problems.
Synonyms: nonadaptive
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