I guess they call it dysfunctionality in sociological-speak. From Wordnik.com. [Why Poor Women Put Motherhood Before Marriage] Reference
Local govt dysfunctionality is a contributing factor, but the feds had first responder responsibility, and didn’t show up until Friday. From Wordnik.com. [Damn them « BuzzMachine] Reference
The dysfunctionality is a feature. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Quote of the Day] Reference
So, you know, you ` re seeing kind of dysfunctionality at its very best. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 21, 2008] Reference
Later, he also criticized the new government's "dysfunctionality" in the face of an "impending economic meltdown.". From Wordnik.com. [Ousting Pervez Musharraf] Reference
He told the Iraq Inquiry the regime suffered from "dysfunctionality". From Wordnik.com. [BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] Reference
Fourthly, there will be a commitment to tackle the "dysfunctionality" of the Executive. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] Reference
There is an enormous amount of dysfunctionality in Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 11, 2007] Reference
Its dysfunctionality has been documented in report after report. From Wordnik.com. [MR. BUSH��S LEGACY: MORE THAN DUCT TAPE NEEDED] Reference
VELEZ-MITCHELL: Oh, yes, and there ` s more dysfunctionality to come. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 21, 2008] Reference
Mr. Goldsmith offers a typical example of the ensuing dysfunctionality. From Wordnik.com. [In the Matter of George W. Bush v. the Constitution] Reference
With the present challenges we can't afford that kind of dysfunctionality. From Wordnik.com. [Are Obama's "New" Politics Really New?] Reference
The first was Tocci's analysis of the dysfunctionality of EU institutions. From Wordnik.com. [May Books 21) Fall Out, by Alan Stevens and Fiona Moore] Reference
Most seriously, we can see a deep dysfunctionality in the UK labour market. From Wordnik.com. [Immigration facts and figures] Reference
I mean, is there any clue as to why he is at this level of dysfunctionality?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 21, 2009] Reference
The dysfunctionality of our criminal justice system was a very, very real issue. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2007] Reference
We're at the same levels of dysfunctionality when it comes to the Iraqi government. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 12, 2007] Reference
And underneath that dysfunctionality, decisions were made in an alternative process. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 20, 2005] Reference
We need to address the deeper systemic dysfunctionality and corruption of our system. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Fighting About Modes of Delivery] Reference
And this seems to be sort of a-- a hot bed of family dysfunctionality, this entire family. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 3, 2009] Reference
The absolute dysfunctionality of our county government here in Phoenix is just beyond belief. From Wordnik.com. [Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Sheriff Joe and Andrew Thomas] Reference
Meeting another whose level of dysfunctionality makes your relatives seem like rank amateurs. From Wordnik.com. [George Heymont: It's the Most Dysfunctional Time of the Year!] Reference
What it means is that we are almost certainly going to see a lot more social dysfunctionality. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 28, 2007] Reference
But we need to think hard about the dysfunctionality of that and move forward with a legitimate ending. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 5, 2008] Reference
The only problem I have is that the dysfunctionality of the crew hasn't resulted in their demise far sooner. From Wordnik.com. [Thoughts On Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 So Far] Reference
GERGEN: It's very tough, and this Washington has been paralyzed to the point of dysfunctionality for a long time. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 5, 2008] Reference
Now the Tepper's site had been vacant for decades and was a symbol of the dysfunctionality of Plainfield politics. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-05-01] Reference
Dr Reeves is displaying unpredictable behaviour, dysfunctionality, and unsatisfactory manner with staff and patients. From Wordnik.com. [I Finished Stargate SG-1] Reference
Now so long as the enablers have their way, the dysfunctionality never ends, but this needs to be said more precisely. From Wordnik.com. [Is Dick Cheney your God?] Reference
In the 1980s, as the royal family lurched from archaic ritual to modern dysfunctionality, that claim seemed a mocking joke. From Wordnik.com. [Diana's Britain] Reference
It's an unrecognized source of dysfunctionality in families, schools, the workplace, religious institutions, and heath care. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Fuller: Rankism: The Elephant in Professor Gates's House] Reference
One sign of dysfunctionality and oppression is the continuing level of harassment of Anglican Christians in Harare and elsewhere. From Wordnik.com. [Our vital contribution in Zimbabwe - Guardian article] Reference
In drawing the parallels between his father's dysfunctionality and Chris's challenges, Murray ties the disparate strands together. From Wordnik.com. [Marcia G. Yerman: "Dad's in Heaven With Nixon" - A Documentary About Autism and Bipolar Disease] Reference
Like Cho, the two disturbed killers clearly gave off signs of alienation, paranoia, and dysfunctionality for months, if not years. From Wordnik.com. [Blake Fleetwood: The Whole Class Started Laughing and Saying, "Go Back to China"] Reference
High levels of poverty inherently have high levels of dysfunctionality at home, and these volunteers help level the playing field. From Wordnik.com. [Ben Terris: Education Voters] Reference
VELEZ-MITCHELL: Yes, well, I think we ` ve learned so many lessons, but perhaps it ` s more thrown a spotlight on dysfunctionality. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 9, 2009] Reference
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