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    impaired
    /ɪmˈpɛːd/

    adjective

    • 1. weakened or damaged: "an impaired banking system"
    • 2. having a disability of a specified kind: "sight-impaired children"

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  2. Impaired means damaged or weakened in a way that makes something less effective. Learn how to use this adjective with different senses and contexts, such as vision, hearing, motor skills, and alcohol.

  3. Impaired means being in an imperfect or weakened state or condition, such as lacking full function or ability, or unable to function normally or safely. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of impaired.

  4. Impaired definition: weakened, diminished, or damaged. See examples of IMPAIRED used in a sentence.

  5. to damage or weaken something so that it is less effective: Lack of sleep impaired her ability to think clearly. impairment. noun [ C/U ] us / ɪmˈpeər·mənt / [ C ] The law bans discrimination against anyone with a mental or physical impairment. (Definition of impair from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  6. Impair means to diminish in function, ability, or quality, or to weaken or make worse. See synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and medical usage of impair.

  7. Impaired means not working or functioning as well as normal or expected. It can describe a part, a function, or a person with a disability. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of impaired with Oxford.

  8. When something is impaired, it's diminished or damaged. Someone who can't see very well has impaired sight. When something is broken and isn't working at 100%, it's impaired. People with impaired hearing are deaf, and people who are physically impaired have to use crutches or wheelchairs.