Definition
misadapted
adjective
- poorly or inadequately adapted to a particular environment, situation, or purpose
Usage: often used in biological or psychological contexts
Examples
- The misadapted species struggled to survive in the new climate.
- His misadapted coping mechanisms made his anxiety worse over time.
- The software proved misadapted for the company's actual workflow.
- Misadapted organisms are less likely to pass on their genes to the next generation.
- She felt misadapted to the fast-paced corporate environment.