dysfunctional
intermediateB2/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl/ · dys-func-tion-al
Not operating normally or properly.
Meanings
Not operating normally or properly.
ایسا جو معمول کے مطابق یا صحیح طریقے سے کام نہ کر رہا ہو۔
غیرفعالی
ghairfaali
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Common Collocations
- dysfunctional family
- dysfunctional behavior
- dysfunctional relationship
Example Sentences
The dysfunctional family struggled with communication.
غیرفعالی خاندان گفتگو میں مشکلات کا شکار تھا۔
ghairfaali khandaan guftagu mein mushkilat ka shikaar tha.
His behavior in social settings can be quite dysfunctional.
سماجی ماحول میں اس کا رویہ کافی غیرفعالی ہوسکتا ہے۔
samaaji mahol mein is ka rawaya kaafi ghairfaali ho sakta hai.
Their dysfunctional relationship was evident to everyone.
ان کا غیرفعالی رشتہ سب کو واضح تھا۔
un ka ghairfaali rishta sab ko wazeh tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dysfunctional' as something that is 'dys'-connected or not functioning properly.
Visualize a broken machine that has parts not connecting properly.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بندے کا کام ہے کرنا، بندے کا نہیں ہے چلانا
banday ka kaam hai karna, banday ka nahi hai chalana
It is a person's job to act, not to make things work.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dysfunctionalis" — failing to function properly
First known use: 20th century
The term has evolved from 'dysfunction', which indicates impaired functioning, with its roots in Latin.