How to Pronounce "maladjustment"
word
ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt
mal-uh-JUST-muhnt
ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt
mal-uh-JUST-muhnt
Definition
A condition or process where a person, group, or thing does not adapt well to its environment or situation, often leading to difficulties or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt
British English
ˌmæl.əˈdʒʌst.mənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mal-uh-JUST-muhnt
UK
mal-uh-JUST-muhnt
Listen in Context
The child showed signs of maladjustment in his new school.
Maladjustment can make social interaction difficult.
Therapy can help with emotional maladjustment.
Years of maladjustment made it hard for him to trust others.