retarded
simple past tense of retard.
Older Use: Usually Offensive. characterized by a slowness or limitation in intellectual understanding and awareness, emotional development, academic progress, etc.
Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. stupid or foolish.
Usually the retarded .Older Use: Offensive. people who are slow or limited in mental development.
Origin of retarded
1usage note For retarded
Other words for retarded
Other words from retarded
- non·re·tard·ed, adjective
- un·re·tard·ed, adjective
Words Nearby retarded
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British Dictionary definitions for retarded
/ (rɪˈtɑːdɪd) /
underdeveloped, esp mentally and esp having an IQ of 70 to 85: See also ESN, mental handicap, subnormal (def. 2)
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