Possible Duplicate: Which is the proper spelling: “disfunction” or “dysfunction”? What's the rationale behind dysfunctional being spelled dys- and …

Or: Some device is disfunctional -> completely off vs. dysfunctional -> running, but in bad state, not doing what it is supposed to do. Would that allow to conclude disfunctional is stricter than …

Nov 8, 2011 · They are not exact synonyms. Dysfunction is defined as: any malfunctioning part or element: the dysfunctions of the country's economy. The adjective of dysfunction is …

Jun 27, 2022 · As a rail enthusiast I often hear the word "demic", which Wiktionary tells me has a dialectical meaning of "dysfunctional or broken". However it does not list any reason why it …

Jul 20, 2018 · The word dysfunctional is often used to describe personal relationships which are unhealthy or toxic. It's so common, the term dysfunctional family has its own Wikipedia page. …

May 29, 2023 · I have several phones that I am currently describing as “partially dysfunctional”, or “functionally impaired”. What are some alternative terms (single words only) that are still formal …

Dec 15, 2016 · I'm looking for an adjective that describes a group of people who don't get along, who work poorly together, who don't necessarily like each other. A word that means or implies …

Jan 27, 2015 · What is the word to describe someone who does not care about other people socially and publicly, that is a word or phrase which could describe behaviors such as littering, …

Dysfunctional family is a widely used term, with more than 5 million Google hits. There's also the parenting philosophy of "benign neglect."

Oct 27, 2025 · In 'A dysfunctional family makes growing up grim for the little ones' the set is young members of dysfunctional families. In 'They have three children ... a teenager and two three …