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impaired
[ im-paird ]
adjective
- weakened, diminished, or damaged:
to rebuild an impaired bridge.
- functioning poorly or inadequately:
Consumption of alcohol results in an impaired driver.
- deficient or incompetent (usually preceded by an adverb or noun):
morally impaired; sports-impaired.
Other Word Forms
- ܲi·貹 adjective
Example Sentences
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body said medication errors, impaired decision-making, reduced attention and rude and disrespectful behaviour were the most common problems associated with fatigued staff in hospitals.
“We don't want women's lives to be destroyed because their bodies have been seriously impaired by medical emergencies during their pregnancies.”
Kennedy’s fans played the “what he really meant to say” game on social media, arguing that he was referring only to the most seriously impaired.
On its website, Elemetal says its specialized facilities melt gold sources such as scrap jewelry and impaired bullion to separate impurities and obtain refined gold.
She trailed in slowly, solemnly, heading straight for a visually impaired guest.
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