1. The tendency to adjust or conform excessively to different situations, environments, or social pressures, often at the expense of one's own values, beliefs, or identity
His excessive adaptability made it difficult for others to know his true opinions.
A sua adaptabilidade excessiva tornava difícil para os outros conhecerem as suas verdadeiras opiniões.
2. In psychology, the capacity to modify behavior in ways that may compromise personal integrity or authenticity
The patient's excessive adaptability was a defense mechanism developed during childhood.
A adaptabilidade excessiva do paciente era um mecanismo de defesa desenvolvido na infância.