retarded (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/

Definition

Slowed or delayed in development or progress. Historically, it was used in a medical context to describe intellectual disability, but this usage is now widely considered a slur.

Examples

• The growth of the plants was retarded by the lack of sunlight.

• In some older scientific papers, 'retarded growth' referred to a delay in physical development.

• The project's progress was severely retarded by unforeseen technical difficulties.

Synonyms of retarded

Words with a similar meaning to retarded:

• delayed
• hindered
• impaired
• stunted

Antonyms of retarded

Words with the opposite meaning to retarded:

• accelerated
• advanced

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