retarded
pronunciation
How to pronounce retarded in British English:
UK [rɪˈtɑːdɪd]
How to pronounce retarded in American English:
US [rɪˈtɑːrdɪd]
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- Adjective:
- relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
Word Origin
- retarded (adj.)
- 1810, "delayed," past participle adjective from retard (v.). In childhood development sense, "mentally slow," attested from 1895 (perhaps inspired by Italian tardivi).
Example
- 1. Yet as a child , she was labeled difficult , even retarded .
- 2. Providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded .
- 3. I heard that new kid is retarded .
- 4. A ranking of 70-80 is seen as borderline retarded , while 80-90 is below average .
- 5. Their clients tend to be retarded or mentally ill and were addicted to drugs , homeless or abused as children .