Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index A adjustment disorder: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: adjust'ment disor"der Pronunciation: [key] — Psychiatry. Psychiatry. a mental disorder that occurs as a maladaptive reaction to an episode of psychological, social, or physical stress, as divorce or a natural disaster. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. adjustment adjustor TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pernicious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language