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Meaning of "dysfunctional" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DYSFUNCTIONAL

dysfunctional  [dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DYSFUNCTIONAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dysfunctional is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DYSFUNCTIONAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Abnormality (behavior)

Abnormality, in the vivid sense of something deviating from the normal or differing from the typical, is a subjectively defined behavioral characteristic, assigned to those with rare or dysfunctional conditions. Defining who is normal or abnormal is a contentious issue in abnormal psychology.

Definition of dysfunctional in the English dictionary

The definition of dysfunctional in the dictionary is not functioning normally. Other definition of dysfunctional is characterized by a breakdown of normal or beneficial relationships between members of the group.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL


bidirectional
ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl
bifunctional
baɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl
conjunctional
kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənəl
correctional
kəˈrɛkʃənəl
cross-sectional
ˌkrɒsˈsɛkʃənəl
difunctional
daɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl
directional
dɪˈrɛkʃənəl
fractional
ˈfrækʃənəl
frictional
ˈfrɪkʃənəl
functional
ˈfʌŋkʃənəl
hyperfunctional
ˌhaɪpəˈfʌŋkʃənəl
instructional
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl
intersectional
ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃənəl
junctional
ˈdʒʌŋkʃənəl
jurisdictional
ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənəl
multifunctional
ˌmʌltɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl
nonfunctional
ˌnɒnˈfʌŋkʃənəl
sectional
ˈsɛkʃənəl
transactional
trænˈzækʃənəl
unidirectional
ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DYSFUNCTIONAL

dysbindin
dyscalculia
dyschroa
dyscrasia
dyscrasic
dyscrasite
dyscratic
dysenteric
dysentery
dysfunction
dysgenesis
dysgenic
dysgenics
dysgraphia
dysgraphic
dysharmonic
dyskinesia
dyskinetic
dyslalia
dyslectic

WORDS THAT END LIKE DYSFUNCTIONAL

additional
constitutional
conventional
dimensional
educational
emotional
exceptional
inspirational
institutional
international
national
operational
optional
personal
professional
promotional
regional
the National
the Second International
traditional
transitional

Synonyms and antonyms of dysfunctional in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dysfunctional» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DYSFUNCTIONAL

Find out the translation of dysfunctional to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dysfunctional from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dysfunctional» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

功能失调
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

disfuncional
570 millions of speakers

English

dysfunctional
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مختلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дисфункциональной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

disfuncional
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রিয়াহীন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dysfonctionnelle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak berfungsi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dysfunktionalen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

機能不全の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장애
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dysfunctional
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rối loạn chức năng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செயல்படாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अकार्यक्षम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

işlevsiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disfunzionale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dysfunkcyjnych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дисфункциональной
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

disfuncțională
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δυσλειτουργική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

disfunksionele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dysfunktionell
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dysfunksjonell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dysfunctional

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DYSFUNCTIONAL»

The term «dysfunctional» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.392 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DYSFUNCTIONAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dysfunctional

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10 QUOTES WITH «DYSFUNCTIONAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dysfunctional.
1
Mitch Albom
Nobody's favorite movie is some dark, dysfunctional slasher story. Everybody's favorite song is a sentimental song. So why all of a sudden is it bad to be sentimental in books?
2
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
I believe that the dysfunctional Muslim family constitutes a real threat to the very fabric of western life. It is in the family that children are groomed to practise, promote and pass on the norms of their parents' culture.
3
Carl Bernstein
The Congress is a dysfunctional institution; it's broken. One of our three branches of government is broken.
4
Sidney Blumenthal
And Louis Freeh was a completely dysfunctional FBI Director, who was actually waging his own private war against the Clinton Administration.
5
Mary Bono
Arnold has succeeded at every level, and I believe he is the only person that can unite the people of this state and lead California from its current dysfunctional condition to the bright future that all residents long for.
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John Bradshaw
In my family, as in all dysfunctional families, instead of parents who act as strong and nurturing role models for their children, you get these needy people who use their children. I was the kid who tried to take on the marriage.
7
Mo Brooks
My viewpoint is the Senate is dysfunctional.
8
Rebekah Brooks
Any affair, by its very nature, is quite dysfunctional.
9
John le Carre
I was quite able at the insignificant work I did in MI6, but absolutely dysfunctional in my domestic life. I had no experience of fatherhood. I had no example of marital bliss or the family unit.
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Andrew Cuomo
I was elected to come to an incredibly dysfunctional capital and make the government work better, and that's what I'm doing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DYSFUNCTIONAL»

Discover the use of dysfunctional in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dysfunctional and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Coping in a Dysfunctional Family
Discusses different causes of family problems, including physical and emotional abuse, overprotection, depression or mental illness, and perfectionism, and suggests ways of dealing with each situation.
Raymond M. Jamiolkowski, 1998
2
How Dysfunctional Families Spur Mental Disorders: A Balanced ...
The book examines various scientific, economic, and cultural forces that have affected the mental health field's viewpoint—and that of society in general—regarding the genesis of some behavioral disorders, and how dysfunctional family ...
David M. Allen, 2010
3
Adult Children Secrets of Dysfunctional Families: The ...
Describes the cases of troubled families, looks at family structure, roles, and boundaries, and offers advice on handling stress
John Friel, Linda D. Friel, 1988
4
Functional and Dysfunctional Sexual Behavior: A Synthesis of ...
This book explores the full consequences of the dissociation between sexual behaviors and reproduction.
Anders Agmo, 2011
5
Dysfunctional Behavior in Organizations: Violent and deviant ...
Part A of this two-volume work is devoted to this topic and contains nine papers dealing with violent and deviant behaviors in organizations.
Ricky W. Griffin, Anne O'Leary-Kelly, Judith M. Collins, 1998
6
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Papers presented at a conference organized by ICI Cambridge in September 1989. They include recent research into menorrhagia and various treatment methods for this problem.
Professor R W Shaw, R.W. Shaw, 1990
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Sexual Desire Disorders: Dysfunctional Regulation of Sexual ...
The Sexual Desire Disorders provides a remarkable synthesis of trailblazing theory, painstaking research, and highly focused clinical treatment that will make this volume an indispensable guide for many years to come.
Helen Singer Kaplan, 2013
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Dysfunctional Bureaucracy: A Comparative and Historical ...
This book examines 'dysborgs' (dysfunctional bureaucratic organizations) through the establishment of a theory of the dysborg and some of its theoretical antecedents, the study of conditions under which dysborgian elements recede in favor ...
Bogdan Mieczkowski, 1991
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Dysfunctional Culture: The Inadequacy of Cultural Liberalism ...
Using examples related to family morality and reproduction, this book argues that belief in individual rights as the main basis for morality is not an adequate response to the moral challenges of the future.
Sigurd Skirbekk, 2005
10
Dysfunctional
From cover to cover, Dysfunctional is highly visual, a brilliant collection of graphic clues that recreate the patina of skate style. Skaters and 'skate betties' are portrayed hanging out, chilling out and hassled by security.
Garry Davis, Craig Steycyk, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DYSFUNCTIONAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dysfunctional is used in the context of the following news items.
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'We cannot afford to be this dysfunctional': Citizens disappointed …
Kings Citizens Coalition co-chairman Dave Ritcey says they're disappointed council would defeat motions to move to a mayoral system and ... «Nova News Now, Jul 15»
2
Marathon government is dysfunctional
The Marathon City Council is moving in backward direction. The absence of a city manager a coincidence? Other than an interim manager ... «KeysNet, Jul 15»
3
Ask John Neely Bryan: How to Fix Dysfunctional Dallas City Hall?
Question: It seems like many of our city council members have a hard time getting along. Office harmony at 1500 Marilla has to be near an ... «D Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Season at Dysfunctional Sevilla Should Have Kristaps Porzingis …
Kristaps Porzingis might feel more at home in the environmental unpredictability or unrestrained wackiness of Madison Square Garden than ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
5
Capital District Planners Envision the Future Amid Fragmented …
Capital District Planners Envision the Future Amid Fragmented, Dysfunctional Government. TOPICS:AlbanyBusPlusCapital District ... «Mobilizing the Region, Jul 15»
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Area schools: Excellent or dysfunctional?
So, are the Marion County Pubic Schools excellent or dysfunctional? ... Stacey's characterization of the system as dysfunctional seems on point. «Ocala, Jul 15»
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Don't turn dysfunctional relationship into marriage
Editor's Note: The following"Ask Amy" column includes a fictitious letter signed by "Devastated." Readers noticed that the letter had similarities ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
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John W. Eyster: Dysfunctional public policies created in budget
There are numerous provisions in our Wisconsin State Budget for 2015-17 which are creating dysfunctional public policies, including, to my ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»
9
Transport system: Decrepit, dysfunctional, deadly
When President Aquino entered office in July 2010, there was big talk in the crony press about ”Aquinomics,” as though the country had lucked ... «The Manila Times, Jul 15»
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Premier League's most dysfunctional club want to sign the world's …
Newcastle United and Mario Balotelli have had their own individual problems over the last few years but maybe two negatives make a positive. That seems to be ... «JOE, Jul 15»

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