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feebleminded

/ˈfiː.bəlˌmaɪn.dɪd/

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adjective

/ˈfiː.bəlˌmaɪn.dɪd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший и оскорбительный термин, используемый для описания человека, воспринимаемого как не обладающего интеллектом или умственными способностями.

An outdated and now offensive term used to describe someone perceived as lacking intelligence or mental capacity.

  1. Intellectually disabled (outdated and offensive)C2formal

    Referring to a person with significantly below-average intellectual development or cognitive ability; now considered an offensive, outdated, and pejorative term.

    ruУмственно отсталый (устаревшее и оскорбительное)

    • The novel featured a feebleminded character who was mistreated by society.
    • He was cruelly labeled as feebleminded by his peers.
    • The term 'feebleminded' is no longer used in modern medical or educational contexts.
    • Historically, people deemed feebleminded were often placed in institutions.

    Synonymscretinousdefectivehalf-wittedidiotimbecilemoronretardedsimple-minded

Forms
  • more feebleminded comparative form
  • most feebleminded superlative form
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