impaired

Describes a person or function that is weakened, damaged, or not working as well as normal.

ruОписывает человека или функцию, которые ослаблены, повреждены или работают хуже нормы.esDescribe a persona o función que está debilitada, dañada o que funciona peor de lo normal.frDécrit une personne ou une fonction qui est affaiblie, endommagée ou fonctionne moins bien que la normale.deBeschreibt eine Person oder eine Funktion, die geschwächt, geschädigt oder in ihrer Leistungsfähigkeit eingeschränkt ist und nicht normal funktioniert.ptDescreve pessoa ou função que está enfraquecida, danificada ou funcionando abaixo do normal.zh形容人或功能被削弱、受损或运作低于正常水平。arيصف شخصًا أو وظيفةً ضعيفةً أو متضررةً أو تعمل بأقل من المستوى الطبيعي.

1. Reduced function B2 formal medical

   Having a reduced or weakened ability to function normally, often used for physical or mental faculties.

   • He is visually impaired and uses a guide dog.
   • The accident left her with impaired hearing.
   • Patients with impaired cognitive function require special care.

   ruОслабленныйesdisminuido, deterioradofrAltéré, diminuédeBeeinträchtigtptPrejudicadozh受损的arمُعَاق

   Synonyme: damageddebilitateddefectivedisableddysfunctionalhandicappedreducedweakened

   Antonyme: functionalhealthyintactunimpaired

2. Damaged or weakened B2 formal

   Something that has been damaged or made less effective.

   • The drug can cause impaired judgment.
   • Driving while impaired is dangerous and illegal.
   • The machine's performance was impaired by the faulty part.

   ruОслабленныйesDeteriorado o debilitadofraffaibli, diminuédeBeeinträchtigtptPrejudicadozh受损的arضعيف أو متضرر

   Synonyme: damageddefectivediminisheddisabledreducedweakened

   Antonyme: functionalhealthyintactsoundunimpairedwhole

• more impaired comparative form
• most impaired superlative form

A verb meaning to weaken, damage, or reduce the quality, strength, or value of something.

ruГлагол, означающий ослаблять, повреждать или снижать качество, силу или ценность чего-либо.esVerbo que significa debilitar, dañar o reducir la calidad, fuerza o valor de algo.frVerbe signifiant affaiblir, endommager ou réduire la qualité, la force ou la valeur de quelque chose.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas in seiner Qualität, Kraft, Funktion oder seinem Wert zu schwächen, zu schädigen oder zu beeinträchtigen.ptVerbo que significa enfraquecer, danificar ou reduzir a qualidade, a força ou o valor de algo.zh动词，表示削弱、损害或降低某事物的质量、力量或价值。arفعل يعني إضعاف شيء أو إلحاق الضرر به أو تقليل جودته أو قوته أو قيمته.

1. Weaken or damage B2 formal

   To make something weaker, less effective, or less functional.

   • Lack of sleep can impair your ability to concentrate.
   • The accident impaired his vision permanently.
   • Excessive alcohol consumption impairs judgment and coordination.

   ruОслабить или повредитьesDeteriorar o dañarfraffaiblir, altérer, endommagerdeSchwächen oder schädigenptEnfraquecer ou danificarzh削弱或损害arإضعاف أو إضرار

   Synonyme: compromisedamagedebilitatedegradediminishharmreduceundermineweaken

   Antonyme: enhanceimproverepairstrengthen

2. Make imperfect B2 formal

   To cause something to become flawed or incomplete.

   • The storm impaired the structural integrity of the building.
   • Poor nutrition can impair a child's growth.
   • The software bug impaired the program's functionality.

   ruУхудшатьesDeteriorar, perjudicarfraltérer, affaiblir, endommagerdeBeeinträchtigenptPrejudicarzh损害arإفساد

   Synonyme: damagedegradediminishharmmarreducespoilunderminevitiateweaken

   Antonyme: enhancefiximproveperfectrepairstrengthen

• impaired past participle
• impaired past simple
• impairing present participle
• impairs third person singular