Synonyms for dysfunctional
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not performing its proper or intended function.
Related words
- Word family
- dysfunctionality
Example sentences
- incompetent Incompetent people are the ones who talk the most.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dysfunctional | rising | |
| incompetent | falling | |
| nonadaptive | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- incompetent4, nonadaptive
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (incompetent4 = 4 syllables).