RETARDED
(adj., noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Retarded.
Retarded - as an adjective
Relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
Example: "Providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
precocious16Retarded - as a noun
People collectively who are mentally retarded
Example: "He started a school for the retarded"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
developmentally challengedmentally retardedRetarded - as a verb
To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress
Example: "Retard the march of an army"
To put off; to postpone.
Example: "To retard a rupture between nations"
To be slow or dilatory to perform (something).
To decelerate; to slow down.
To stay back.
Example Sentences
"Using offensive language like 'retarded' is disrespectful."
"He made a derogatory comment about his brother's intelligence, calling him retarded."
"The movie portrayed the developmentally disabled character in a very insensitive and retarded way."
"Her progress in school was slow, leading some people to label her as mentally retarded."
"The use of the word 'retarded' to mock someone is completely unacceptable."
Word Game Points
Is RETARDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retarded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETARDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RETARDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retarded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETARDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RETARDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retarded is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETARDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
