Definitions for RETARDED
rɪˈtɑr dɪdre·tard·ed

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. mentally retarded, retarded, developmentally challengedadjective

   people collectively who are mentally retarded

   "he started a school for the retarded"

2. retardedadjective

   relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

   "providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded"

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1. Retardednoun

   having a limited or below normal mental ability; same as mentally retarded; -- used especially in relation to performance in academic tasks.

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1. retardedadjective

   Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

2. retardedadjective

   Having mental retardation, characterised by learning difficulties (specifically having an IQ below 70); now more generally, mentally deficient.

3. retardedadjective

   Underdeveloped (of a person's intelligence, abilities etc.).

4. retardedadjective

   Stupid, dumb.

5. retardedadjective

   Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation.

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1. Retarded

   Retarded is a single by American rock band The Afghan Whigs.

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1. retarded

   The word "retarded" is a derogatory term that was once used to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities. However, it is important to note that this term is considered offensive and disrespectful. It is recommended to use more appropriate and respectful terminology, such as "intellectual disability" or "developmental delay," when referring to individuals with cognitive impairments.

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1. Retarded

   of Retard

How to pronounce RETARDED?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RETARDED in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RETARDED in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of RETARDED in a Sentence

1. David Sabatini:

   Was my lab kind of freewheeling and fun? Yes, you know, was the word retarded used sometimes, yes. That there was sort of outright sexism to people, no, and I certainly wouldn’t have tolerated that if that was the case so I do resist certainly a locker room atmosphere – I resist that characterization. Was it light and banter-full and people joked around and made fun of each other sometimes, yes, but in a very mutual kind of way.

2. David Cohen:

   Society after World War II discovered a new passion to solve social problems and include the excluded, and all sorts of institutions( including orphanages, institutions for mentally retarded persons, homes for unwed mothers, youth detention centers, etc.) were phased out, with their residents often in effect kicked out from where they had lived for years.

3. Kahlil Gibran, The Broken Wings:

   I am one of those who believe that spiritual progress is a rule of human life, but the approach to perfection is slow and painful. If a woman elevates herself in one respect and is retarded in another, it is because the rough trail that leads to the mountain peak is not free of ambushes of thieves and lairs of wolves.

4. This Is Spinal Tap:

   Marty This tasteless cover is a good indication of the lack of musical invention within. The musical growth of this band cannot even be charted. They are treading water in a sea of retarded sexuality and bad poetry.

5. Donald Trump:

   This guy is mentally retarded. He's this dumb Southerner.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=RETARDED
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=RETARDED
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Retarded
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retarded
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RETARDED