maladapted

maladapted
Of any evolving or learning entity, not well adapted for its environment.

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  • maladapted — [mal΄ə dap′tid] adj. not suited or properly adapted (to a function, situation, etc.) …   English World dictionary

  • maladapted — “+ adjective Etymology: mal (I) + adapted : unsuited or poorly suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation their buildings were empty classic shells, woefully maladapted to the functions they serve Lewis… …   Useful english dictionary

  • maladapted — /mal euh dap tid/, adj. poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances: maladapted to the demands of modern society. [1940 45; MAL + ADAPTED] * * * …   Universalium

  • maladapted — adjective Date: 1918 unsuited or poorly suited (as to a particular use, purpose, or situation) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • maladapted — mælÉ™ dæptɪd adj. maladjusted, poorly adjusted or adapted …   English contemporary dictionary

  • maladapted — mal·adapted …   English syllables

  • maladapted — mal•a•dapt•ed [[t]ˌmæl əˈdæp tɪd[/t]] adj. poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances • Etymology: 1940–45 …   From formal English to slang

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