misadjusted

Definition of misadjustednext
past tense of misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misadjusted
Verb
  • Not once, not twice, but several times where clearly he has been impaired while driving.
    Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Legal Consequences and Safety Advice While driving laws vary by state, the FDA notes that operating a vehicle while impaired by medication—prescription or over‑the‑counter—can have similar legal consequences to driving under the influence of alcohol.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The helicopter landed in an area where there were no cars close enough to be damaged or to pose a risk, Davalos said.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The driver in front of him whose truck was damaged by Woods’ driving also walked away.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hegseth cited some of those events in his video, including a shooting that injured five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia last year.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Jude, a 12-year-old who gets injured in a firework accident, had been drinking with older kids while dealing with instability at home.
    Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • It was later changed due to players getting hurt.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • However, having players of those caliber on the court, both of whom have either been to the NBA Finals or won it, certainly shouldn't hurt.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Misadjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misadjusted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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