retarded
/rɪˈtɑrdɪd/
noun
- Offensive term for a person with an intellectual disability. Now widely considered a slur.
- Advocacy groups have worked to eliminate the word 'retarded' from everyday language.
- Calling someone a 'retarded' is hurtful and disrespectful.
- The term 'retarded' as a noun is deeply offensive and should not be used.
adjective
- Offensive term for a person who has an intellectual disability or developmental delay. Now considered a slur and avoided in respectful language.
- Many people with disabilities have spoken out against using 'retarded' as an insult.
- Teachers encourage students to use respectful terms like 'person with an intellectual disability' instead of 'retarded'.
- The word 'retarded' is no longer used in medical or educational settings because it is hurtful.
- Slang: extremely foolish, stupid, or nonsensical. Often used as an insult. Considered offensive by many.
- He called the movie's plot retarded, which upset several people in the room.
- The comedian's jokes were criticized for being retarded and offensive.
- Using 'retarded' to describe something you don't like is disrespectful to people with disabilities.