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- Dictionaryimpaired/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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IMPAIRED definition: 1. damaged in a way that makes something less effective: 2. damaged in a way that makes something…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPAIRED is being in an imperfect or weakened state or condition. How to use impaired in a sentence.
Impaired definition: weakened, diminished, or damaged. See examples of IMPAIRED used in a sentence.
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)
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.
: to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse. It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions … Larry R. Squire. The use of drugs further complicates the situation of these families and sometimes impairs their ability to raise children. Ellen L. Bassuk.
adj. 1. Diminished, damaged, or weakened: an impaired sense of smell. 2. Functioning poorly or incompetently: a driver so tired as to be impaired. 3. Having a physical or mental disability. n. (used with a pl. verb) People who have a physical or mental disability considered as a group.
verb (used with object) to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage: to impair one's health; to impair negotiations. Antonyms: repair.
(of a part or function) not working as it normally would or as it does in most people. impaired vision/memory. Anxiety can lead to impaired cognitive function. Since my accident I have impaired mobility. patients with impaired renal function. The battery life of the product was seriously impaired. Take your English to the next level.
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)
