1. failures or instances of failing to adjust properly or adequately to a situation, environment, or requirement
Usage: plural form; commonly used in psychology, sociology, and organizational contexts

Examples

• The student's misadjustments to college life led to academic struggles in the first semester.
• Social misadjustments among teenagers can result from peer pressure and family conflict.
• The company addressed employee misadjustments to the new remote work policy with additional training.
• Psychological misadjustments may manifest as anxiety or depression in response to major life changes.
• The therapist helped identify the client's misadjustments to their new job environment.
• Cultural misadjustments often occur when immigrants relocate to unfamiliar communities.