dysfunction
noun /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃn/
/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- (medical) the fact of a part of the body not working normally
- He's suffering from sexual dysfunction caused by depression.
- the situation when the relationships within a society, family, etc. are not working normally
- a tale of loneliness and family dysfunction
- Society’s dysfunctions can lead to many other problems.