dysfunctional
definition
not operating normally or properly
example
The team's dysfunctional communication led to repeated misunderstandings and frustrated members.
synonyms
malfunctioningimpairedfaulty
word origin — The word 'dysfunctional' comes from the prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult', combined with 'functional', which derives from the Latin word 'functionem' meaning 'performance' or 'working'.