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feebleminded

/ˈfiː.bəlˌmaɪn.dɪd/

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adjective

formalcommonobsoleto/ˈfiː.bəlˌmaɪn.dɪd/

An outdated and now offensive term used to describe someone perceived as lacking intelligence or mental capacity.

ruУстаревший и оскорбительный термин, используемый для описания человека, воспринимаемого как не обладающего интеллектом или умственными способностями.esTérmino anticuado y ofensivo utilizado para describir a una persona percibida como carente de inteligencia o capacidades mentales; también puede referirse a alguien con discapacidad intelectual desde una perspectiva despectiva.frTerme vieilli et offensant désignant une personne perçue comme manquant d'intelligence ou de capacités mentales.deVeralteter und beleidigender Begriff für einen Menschen, dem man Intelligenz oder geistige Fähigkeiten abspricht.ptTermo ofensivo usado para descrever alguém considerado sem inteligência ou com capacidade mental reduzida.zh过时且带有冒犯性的术语,用于形容被认为智力低下或缺乏心智能力的人。arمصطلح قديم ومهين يُستخدم لوصف شخص يُعتبر ضعيف العقل أو ناقص القدرات الذهنية.

  1. Intellectually disabled (outdated and offensive) C2 formal

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a person with significantly below-average intellectual development or cognitive ability; now considered an offensive, outdated, and pejorative term.

    • 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.

    ruУмственно отсталый (устаревшее и оскорбительное)esdiscapacitado intelectual (obsoleto y ofensivo)frdéficient intellectuel (péjoratif, vieilli)deGeistig zurückgeblieben (veraltet und beleidigend)ptDebilóide mental (ultrapassado e ofensivo)zh智力低下(过时且具冒犯性)arضعيف العقل (مصطلح قديم ومهين)

    Sinônimos: cretinousdefectivehalf-wittedidiotimbecilemoronretardedsimple-minded

  • more feebleminded comparative form
  • most feebleminded superlative form