retarded

[US]/rɪˈtɑːdɪd/

[UK]/rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. slow in development of (intellect), mentally challenged.

mentally retarded

The use of the word 'retarded' is considered offensive.

He was born with a mental retardation.

It is not appropriate to use 'retarded' as a derogatory term.

She volunteers at a center for people with mental retardation.

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