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单词 retarded
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Definition of retarded in English:

retarded

adjective rɪˈtɑːdɪdrəˈtɑrdəd
dated, offensive
  • 1Less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one's age.

    the child is badly retarded
    they're treated as if they're mentally retarded
    perhaps I'm emotionally retarded
    1. 1.1informal Very foolish or stupid.
      in retrospect, it was a totally retarded idea

Usage

In the sense ‘less advanced in development than is usual for one's age’, retarded dates from the late 19th century. It has acquired offensive connotations in recent decades, and terms such as developmentally disabled or having intellectual disabilities are now preferred

Rhymes

unregarded
 
 

Definition of retarded in US English:

retarded

adjectiverəˈtɑrdədrəˈtärdəd
offensive, dated
  • 1Less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one's age.

    1. 1.1informal Very foolish or stupid.
      in retrospect, it was a totally retarded idea

Usage

In the sense ‘less advanced in development than is usual for one's age’, retarded dates from the late 19th century. It has acquired offensive connotations in recent decades, and terms such as developmentally disabled or having intellectual disabilities are now preferred
 
 
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