poorly-adjusted
|poor-ly-ad-just-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli əˈdʒʌstɪd/
inadequately adapted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-adjusted' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'adjusted,' meaning 'adapted or fitted.'
Historical Evolution
'poorly-adjusted' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'adjusted' to describe a state of inadequate adaptation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not well adapted,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not well adapted to the environment or situation.
He was a poorly-adjusted teenager who struggled to fit in at school.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 12:24