What is another word for dysfunctional family?

Pronunciation: [dɪsfˈʌŋkʃənə͡l fˈamɪli] (IPA)

A dysfunctional family can be defined as a household where members are unable to function properly due to certain challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, or addiction. There are several synonyms for dysfunctional family, including troubled family, disordered family, chaotic family, broken family, or troubled home. Each of these words highlights a different aspect of a family that is not functioning properly. A troubled family, for example, suggests that communication and relationships within the family are strained, while a disordered family implies that the family dynamics are confusing and unpredictable. Regardless of the term used, a dysfunctional family can cause emotional and psychological issues for its members and may require intervention and support to help them heal and move forward.

What are the hypernyms for Dysfunctional family?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    family unit, domestic group, domestic unit.

Famous quotes with Dysfunctional family

  • If you ever start feeling like you have the goofiest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you'll be going, 'you know, we're alright. We are dang near royalty.'
    Jeff Foxworthy
  • I left school at age 13. I was illiterate with no role models. The great psychobabble today is the dysfunctional family. Well, I've never met one that was functional. In Limerick, a family that was dysfunctional was one who could afford to drink but didn't. I had the taste of the alcohol since I was 11 … It allowed me to be clever, charming and to behave outrageously. Acting also allowed me not to be me. So I could indulge every fantasy in this paradise of America.
    Malachy McCourt

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