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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 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.
- English (US)
IMPAIRED meaning: 1. damaged in a way that makes something...
- Impale
IMPALE definition: 1. to push a sharp object through...
- Hearing-Impaired
HEARING-IMPAIRED definition: 1. A person who is...
- Impala
IMPALA definition: 1. a type of African antelope (= an...
- English (US)
Impaired definition: weakened, diminished, or damaged. See examples of IMPAIRED used in a sentence.
Impair means to spoil or weaken something so that it is less effective. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as health, education, and environment, with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
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.
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.
adjective. , French. noting any odd number, especially in roulette. Compare pair. impair. / ɪmˈpɛə / verb. tr to reduce or weaken in strength, quality, etc. his hearing was impaired by an accident. Discover More. Derived Forms. imˈpairment, noun. imˈpairer, noun. imˈpairable, adjective. Discover More. Other Words From. im·pair a·ble adjective.
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. See how to use impaired in sentences and compare with disabled and handicapped.
