Synonyms for

Impaired

Verb / ˌɪˈmperd / Another word for impaired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a physical or mental disability that makes normal functioning difficult

Synonyms & similar words

mar unimpaired vitiate spoil afflicted impair deflower disabled handicapped challenged defective flawed weakened damaged injured hindered limited restricted imperfect faulty deficient decreased diminished weaker slower lessened compromised

Synonyms by register

Formal

handicapped disabled defective compromised

Informal

weakened off not working broken

Literary

diminished frail blighted

Antonyms

able sound healthy whole unimpaired functional effective

Common collocations

  • visually impaired
  • hearing impaired
  • mentally impaired
  • physically impaired
  • speech impaired
  • drug impaired
  • alcohol impaired
  • cognitively impaired

Word family

noun impairment
verb impair
adjective impaired
adverb impairedly

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to health, function, or ability. Can sometimes be perceived as overly clinical or euphemistic; consider context and audience.

Example sentences

  1. Her impaired hearing made it hard for her to hear the teacher.
  2. The car's impaired brakes caused it to crash.
  3. He was born with an impaired leg, but he still loved to play sports.
  4. The medication left him feeling impaired and unable to drive.
  5. Her impaired memory made it difficult for her to remember important dates.

Quotes

  • I've always believed that a lot of the troubles in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other. -Ronald Reagan
  • The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. -Thomas Babington Macaulay
  • I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. -Albert Einstein

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