How to Pronounce Maladjusted

To pronounce "maladjusted", say MAL-adj-ust-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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11

Letters

MAL-adj-ust-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “maladjusted”

"maladjusted" has 4 syllables: mal-adj-ust-ed. It rhymes with encrusted and disgusted, if that helps it stick.

What does maladjusted mean?

adjective

  1. Badly adjusted to the demands and stresses of daily living; unable to cope.

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Words that rhyme with maladjusted

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encrusteddisgustedbustedcrustedvistaedgustedadjustedrustedentrustedtrusteddistrustedfusted

Related words

unadjustedunadapteddisturbedneuroticpsychoneuroticunfitunsuitableinappropriate

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How many syllables are in "maladjusted"?▾

"Maladjusted" has 4 syllables: mal · adj · ust · ed.

What does "maladjusted" mean?▾

Maladjusted: Badly adjusted to the demands and stresses of daily living; unable to cope.

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