retarded

• متخلف أو متأخر في النمو العقلي أو الجسدي. يستخدم في الكلام العامي كشتيمة قاسية للدلالة على الغباء أو الحماقة.

An adjective formerly used in medical and general contexts to describe a delay or slowness in development or progress. Now considered highly offensive and obsolete in modern usage.

1. Delayed or held back in development, progress, or occurrenceC1formalscientific

   Characterized by a slower rate of advancement, growth, or reaction than is usual or expected. This can apply to physical, intellectual, or mechanical processes. The term often describes a condition where a particular function is not keeping pace with a standard or anticipated timeline.

   متأخر في النمو أو التقدم

   • The scientist observed the retarded growth of the plant under low-light conditions.
   • Due to the cold weather, the concrete's hardening process was notably retarded.
   • A retarded ignition timing can cause the engine to lose power.
   • The retarded reaction speed in the chemical mixture was unexpected.

   المرادفاتbehinddelayedimpededlaggingstuntedunderdeveloped

   الأضدادacceleratedadvanceddevelopedforwardprecociousprogressive

2. Less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is considered typicalC1formalscientific

   Referring to a person or animal whose intellectual or emotional growth is significantly below the norm for their age group. This clinical usage has largely fallen out of favor in medical and social contexts due to its pejorative connotations, being replaced by more precise and respectful terminology like 'intellectual disability'.

   متأخر في النمو العقلي أو البدني أو الاجتماعي

   • Historically, the term 'mentally retarded' was used in clinical diagnoses, but it is no longer acceptable.
   • The report referred to the patient as having a retarded developmental trajectory.
   • Outdated educational materials might still contain the phrase 'educationally retarded'.
   • Advocacy groups have worked to remove the stigmatizing label 'retarded' from legislation.

   المرادفاتbackwardslowunderdeveloped

   الأضدادadvancedprecocious

3. Foolish, stupid, or extremely silly (offensive slang)slang

   Used as a highly offensive and contemptuous insult to describe a person, idea, or action perceived as incredibly stupid, senseless, or nonsensical. This meaning is colloquial and carries a strong derogatory charge. Its use is widely condemned as disrespectful and hateful.

   أحمق، بليد، سخيف (عامية مسيئة)

   • Calling that idea retarded is not only unkind but completely unproductive.
   • He was kicked out of the forum for using the word 'retarded' as an insult.
   • That was a really retarded mistake, and it cost us the game.
   • Don't be so retarded; think before you act.

   المرادفاتcretinousdumbfeeblemindedhalf-wittedidioticimbecilicmoronicstupidthick

   الأضدادcleverintelligentsensiblesmartwise

• صفة تستخدم لوصف شخص يعاني من إعاقة ذهنية أو تخلف عقلي، وقد استُخدمت سابقًا كوصف عام، لكنها تُعتبر الآن قديمة ومهينة وغير لائقة.

A noun that was formerly used to refer collectively to people with intellectual disabilities, but is now considered outdated and offensive.

غير معدود

1. People with intellectual disabilities (collective)C2formal

   A term historically used to refer to people collectively who have intellectual disabilities. This term is now considered outdated and offensive; preferred terms are 'people with intellectual disabilities' or 'people with learning disabilities'.

   المتخلفون ذهنياً (جمعي)

   • The term 'the retarded' is no longer used in professional settings.
   • Historically, institutions were built for the retarded, but this language is now avoided.
   • Modern advocacy groups reject the label 'retarded' for people with intellectual disabilities.

   المرادفاتfeebleminded

• فعل يعني تأخير أو إبطاء تقدم شيء ما أو تطوره. وفي الاستعمال الحديث يُعدّ مسيئًا عند استخدامه اسمًا للشخص، وقد أصبح صيغة الفعل مهجورة إلى حد كبير أو استُبدلت بـ«يؤخّر» أو «يبطئ».

A verb meaning to delay or hold back the progress or development of something. In modern usage, it is considered offensive when used as a noun referring to a person, and the verb form is largely obsolete or replaced by 'delay' or 'slow down'.

1. Slow down or delayB2formal

   To cause something to happen more slowly or later than expected.

   إبطاء أو تأخير

   • The heavy rain retarded the construction work.
   • Lack of funding retarded the project's progress.
   • The disease can retard a child's physical development.

   المرادفاتbrakecheckcurbdeceleratedelayhamperhold backimpedeobstructset backslowslow down

   الأضدادaccelerateadvanceexpeditefurtherhastenpromotequickenspeed