dysfunction

Definitions

Abnormal or impaired functioning of a bodily organ or system.

A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner, especially in social or interpersonal relationships.

Examples

The team's poor performance was a direct result of dysfunction within the management hierarchy.

Chronic stress can often lead to the physical dysfunction of various bodily systems.

The family sought therapy to address the long-standing dysfunction that had strained their relationships for years.

Synonyms

malfunction impairment disorder abnormality failure breakdown mismanagement

Antonyms

function health efficiency order normality stability harmony