dysfunctional

BrE /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ AmE /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl/

adjective en → es

1 UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP B2

describing a relationship or family that is not working well and has problems

dysfuncional, enfermizo, problemático

  • [T + obj]
  • [it be adj]

Collocations a dysfunctional family · dysfunctional relationship

  • Their marriage is becoming increasingly dysfunctional.

    Su matrimonio está volviéndose cada vez más disfuncional.

2 INEFFECTIVE SYSTEM C1

describing a system or organization that does not work properly and is inefficient

ineficiente, ineficaz, defectuoso

  • [T + obj]
  • [it be adj]

Collocations dysfunctional government · dysfunctional healthcare system

  • The city's public transport system is dysfunctional.

    El sistema de transporte público de la ciudad es ineficiente.