impaired (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛərd/

Definition

Weakened, damaged, or functioning imperfectly.

Examples

• Her hearing became severely impaired after years of working in a noisy factory.

• Driving while alcohol impaired is illegal and extremely dangerous.

• The athlete continued to compete despite having an impaired knee.

How to Use impaired

impaired by (prepositional phrase)

Weakened or damaged due to something. — "His performance was impaired by a persistent injury."

impaired vision/hearing/speech (collocation)

Specific senses or abilities that are damaged. — "She uses a cane because of her severely impaired vision."

Synonyms of impaired

Words with a similar meaning to impaired:

• damaged
• hindered
• compromised
• diminished

Antonyms of impaired

Words with the opposite meaning to impaired:

• perfect
• intact

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