dysfunctional

== English == === Etymology === From dysfunction + -al. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === dysfunctional (comparative more dysfunctional, superlative most dysfunctional) Not performing its proper or intended function. Antonym: operational Hyponym: broken Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior. Antonyms: eufunctional, functional, cooperative ==== Usage notes ==== Often used in regard to social and organizational functioning: "dysfunctional quality assurance", dysfunctional family, dysfunctional behavior. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====