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UNADJUSTED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unadjusted mean?
• UNADJUSTED (adjective)
The adjective UNADJUSTED has 2 senses:
1. not altered to fit certain requirements
2. not having adapted to new conditions
Familiarity information: UNADJUSTED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not altered to fit certain requirements
Context example:
the unadjusted clock is running fast
Similar:
maladjusted (not well adjusted)
Antonym:
adjusted (altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not having adapted to new conditions
Synonyms:
unadapted; unadjusted
Context example:
several unadjusted refugees
Similar:
maladjusted (poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living)
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