dysfunctional
adjectiveUK /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
US /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
Not working the way it should.
The old car was so dysfunctional that it broke down every week.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A family or group that does not get along well and has many problems.
He grew up in a dysfunctional family where everyone argued constantly.
3. A body part or organ that does not work properly.
The disease left her with a dysfunctional kidney.
4. A system or organization that fails to operate effectively.
The company's dysfunctional management led to missed deadlines and low morale.