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Dysfunctional Meaning in English

word

/dɪsˈfəŋkʃənəɫ/
dis-FUNK-shuh-nuhl
/dɪsfˈʌŋkʃənəl/
dis-FUNK-shuh-nuhl

释义

Describes something that does not work properly or as it should, especially a group, system, or relationship with serious problems.

用法与细微差别

Often used for families ('dysfunctional family'), organizations, or relationships. Usually formal or neutral; not slang. Implies long-standing or serious problems, not minor issues.

例句

He comes from a dysfunctional family.

basic

The company’s management team is dysfunctional.

basic

A dysfunctional relationship can make people unhappy.

basic

Our meetings are chaos because the team is so dysfunctional.

natural

He jokes about his dysfunctional childhood, but it clearly affected him.

natural

Don’t expect quick results from a dysfunctional system.

natural