Dysfunctional: meaning, definitions and examples

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dysfunctional

 

[ dษชsหˆfสŒล‹kสƒษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

family dynamics

Not operating normally or properly within a family or social group, often causing conflict or tension.

Synonyms

malfunctioning, unstable

Examples of usage

  • The dysfunctional family struggled to communicate effectively.
  • Her dysfunctional relationship with her parents led to feelings of isolation.
  • The dysfunctional team was unable to work together cohesively.
Context #2 | Adjective

organization

Not functioning correctly or harmoniously within an organization or system.

Synonyms

defective, inefficient

Examples of usage

  • The dysfunctional company experienced a high turnover rate.
  • The dysfunctional government struggled to pass legislation.
  • The dysfunctional team failed to meet their targets.

Translations

Translations of the word "dysfunctional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disfuncional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเค—เฅเคฐเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dysfunktional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak berfungsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั„ัƒะฝะบั†ั–ะพะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysfunkcyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฉŸ่ƒฝไธๅ…จใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dysfonctionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disfuncional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸlevsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋Šฅ ์žฅ์• ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุทู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dysfunkฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dysfunkฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠŸ่ƒฝ้šœ็ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disfunkcionalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvirkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัั„ัƒะฝะบั†ะธะพะฝะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒฃแƒœแƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disfunksional

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disfuncional

Etymology

The word 'dysfunctional' originated from the prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'abnormal' and the word 'functional' meaning 'operating properly'. It first appeared in the mid-20th century in the context of psychology and sociology to describe relationships, families, or systems that were not working effectively. Over time, 'dysfunctional' has become a commonly used term to describe situations where things are not functioning as they should.

See also: dysfunction, functional, functionality, functionally, functionaries, functionary, functioning, functions, malfunction, malfunctions, misfunction, multifunctional, multifunctionality, nonfunctional, perfunctory.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,204, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.