Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
noun not applicable
A1 My brother has a friend who is mentally retarded.
A2 The school provides special education for children with mental retardation.
B1 The organization offers support services for adults with intellectual disabilities, formerly known as mental retardation.
B2 She works as a caregiver for individuals with developmental delays and mental retardation.
C1 The documentary sheds light on the history of how society has viewed and treated individuals with mental retardation.
C2 Advocates are pushing for more inclusive policies and opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including those formerly labeled as mentally retarded.
verb not applicable
A1 My computer is running so slow, it must be retarded.
A2 I accidentally retarded my phone by dropping it in water.
B1 The progress of the project was retarded by unexpected delays.
B2 The growth of the company was retarded due to poor management decisions.
C1 The development of new technology was retarded by lack of funding.
C2 The spread of the virus was retarded by strict quarantine measures.
adjective describing a person who has a slower mental development than others
A1 My little brother is a bit retarded, but he's still very sweet.
A2 Some people use the word 'retarded' as an insult, but it's not nice.
B1 The teacher explained the concept again for the student who was a bit mentally retarded.
B2 Using the term 'retarded' to describe someone with a disability is considered offensive and disrespectful.
C1 The outdated term 'retarded' is no longer used in professional settings when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
C2 It is important to be aware of the impact of using derogatory language like 'retarded' and to choose more respectful and inclusive terminology.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walks very slowly and seems a bit retarded.
A2 The computer program was running so slowly, it seemed to be moving in a retarded manner.
B1 The development of the new product was retarded by unexpected delays in the supply chain.
B2 The progress of the construction project was retarded due to a lack of skilled workers.
C1 The growth of the economy was retarded by government policies that hindered investment.
C2 The spread of the virus was retarded by strict quarantine measures imposed by the authorities.
pronoun not applicable
A1 He is a bit retarded, but he tries his best.
A2 She felt sorry for the retarded puppy at the shelter.
B1 The teacher explained the lesson again for the retarded students to understand.
B2 The movie portrayed a character with a mentally retarded brother.
C1 Using the term 'retarded' as a pronoun is considered offensive and derogatory.
C2 The organization works to promote inclusion and acceptance for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including those who may be considered 'retarded'.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat jumped retarded the fence.
A2 The book fell off the shelf and landed retarded the table.
B1 The keys were left retarded the front door.
B2 The painting was hung retarded the fireplace.
C1 The stars twinkled brightly retarded the dark sky.
C2 The moon rose slowly retarded the horizon.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining, so I retarded my plans.
A2 She was going to buy a new car, but after checking her finances, she retarded the decision.
B1 The team was ready to start the project, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they retarded the launch.
B2 The company had big plans for expansion, but with the economic downturn, they retarded their growth strategy.
C1 The negotiations were moving forward smoothly, but a disagreement over terms retarded the progress.
C2 The peace talks were on the brink of success, but an unexpected event retarded the peace process.
interjection not applicable
A1 Retarded! I forgot my keys at home.
A2 Retarded! I can't believe I missed the bus again.
B1 Retarded! I accidentally deleted all my files.
B2 Retarded! I didn't realize the meeting was rescheduled.
C1 Retarded! How could I have overlooked such an important detail?
C2 Retarded! I should have double-checked before submitting the report.
article not applicable
A1 He was born with a retarded growth development.
A2 The computer program had a few bugs that caused a retarded response.
B1 Using the term 'retarded' to describe someone with intellectual disabilities is considered offensive.
B2 The company's decision to delay the project was seen as a retarded move by many stakeholders.
C1 The scientist's research findings were considered to be a breakthrough in the field, making previous theories seem retarded.
C2 The artist's avant-garde approach to painting was initially met with skepticism, but later recognized as a genius move by critics.
formal The use of the term 'retarded' is considered derogatory and offensive in professional settings.
informal I can't believe he still uses the word 'retarded' to describe things.
slang That movie was so 'retarded', I couldn't even finish watching it.
figurative His decision to quit his job without a backup plan was truly 'retarded'.
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