'dysfunctional' definitions:

Definition of 'dysfunctional'

From: WordNet
adjective
Impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
adjective
(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior" [syn: dysfunctional, nonadaptive]

Definition of 'dysfunctional'

From: GCIDE
  • dysfunctional \dysfunctional\ adj.
  • 1. impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. (Psychol.) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; -- of a trait or condition; as, dysfunctional behavior.
  • Syn: nonadaptive. [WordNet 1.5]