/ Thesaurus / D Synonyms of dysfunctional Find synonyms for: Adjective1. dysfunctional, impaired (vs. unimpaired)usage: impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ2. dysfunctional, nonadaptive, maladaptive (vs. adaptive)usage: (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pedagogy Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language