Synonyms for dysfunctional
dɪsˈfʌŋk ʃən əldys·func·tion·al

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1. dysfunctionaladjective

   Antonyms:
   eufunctional, functional

2. dysfunctionaladjective

   Antonyms:
   functional, eufunctional

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1. dysfunctionaladjective

   impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ

   Synonyms:
   nonadaptive

   Antonyms:
   adaptive, adaptative, unimpaired

2. dysfunctional, nonadaptiveadjective

   (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

   "dysfunctional behavior"

   Synonyms:
   nonadaptive

   Antonyms:
   adaptative, adaptive, unimpaired

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1. List of paraphrases for "dysfunctional":

   dysfunction

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1. Ashley Judd:

   This isn’t easy. I don’t know why we’re doing this in public. It sucks, but we’re doing it, aren’t we? We’re showing the world what a dysfunctional family does. We show up for each other.

2. Berton Averre:

   To err is dysfunctional, to forgive co-dependent.

3. Billy Long:

   Today we find another way to be more dysfunctional.

4. Bernie Sanders for president:

   Pramila brings a lot of expertise on a number of issues, especially Medicare for All. I have introduced the lead legislation in the Senate. Pramila has introduced the lead legislation in the House, so you got the leaders of both bills on The Sanders campaign, and Pramila will be playing an active role in The Sanders campaign and speaking out on Medicare for All which as you know I think is the solution to the dysfunctional health care system we have.

5. South Carolina:

   The President has lost confidence in Jeff Sessions. I'm telling you what everybody in the country knows, this is a dysfunctional relationship, we need a better one.