impaired
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Rendered less effective.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmˈpɛɹd
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Definition
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adjective
Rendered less effective.
Inebriated, drunk.
noun
A criminal charge for driving a vehicle while impaired.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “His vision was impaired, making it difficult to drive safely.”
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Inflected forms
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Make worse or less effective.
Word family
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The occurrence of a change for the worse.
Compound terms
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Someone who has inferior vision.
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Sense: rendered less effective
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