verhaltensgestört
Translation
behaviorally disturbed, maladjusted
Examples
Das Kind gilt als verhaltensgestört.
The child is considered behaviorally disturbed.
Er zeigt oft verhaltensgestörtes Benehmen.
He often shows disturbed behavior.
Grammar Patterns
As a predicate: to be behaviorally disturbed The child is verhaltensgestört.
As an attribute: a behaviorally disturbed ... ein verhaltensgestörtes Kind
Similar Words
Synonyms: auffällig (conspicuous), schwierig (difficult); Antonyms: unauffällig (inconspicuous), angepasst (adjusted)
Etymology
Composed of 'Verhalten' (behavior) and 'gestört' (disturbed). Literally means 'behavior-disturbed'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone whose 'Verhalten' (behavior) is 'gestört' (disturbed or disrupted).