Definition
misadjusting
verb
- failing to adjust or adapt properly; making an incorrect or inadequate adjustment
Usage: present participle of misadjust; commonly used in technical, psychological, and social contexts
Examples
- The engineer was misadjusting the machine settings, which caused the equipment to malfunction.
- Misadjusting to a new school environment can lead to stress and anxiety in students.
- The therapist identified that the patient was misadjusting to life after retirement.
- By misadjusting the camera lens, the photographer ruined the entire photo shoot.
- The team struggled with misadjusting their strategy to the opponent's defensive changes.
- Misadjusting the thermostat repeatedly wasted energy and money.