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impaired

[/ɪmˈperd/]
adjective
prejudicado
1. weakened or damaged in function or ability
His hearing was impaired after the accident.
A audição dele foi prejudicada após o acidente.
2. diminished in quality, value, or strength
The impaired judgment of the intoxicated driver caused the accident.
O julgamento prejudicado do motorista intoxicado causou o acidente.
3. having a disability or reduced capacity
She is a visually impaired student who uses assistive technology.
Ela é uma estudante com deficiência visual que usa tecnologia assistiva.
Synonyms
damagedweakenedcompromiseddiminisheddisabledhandicapped
Antonyms
enhancedimprovedstrengthenedunimpairedsoundwhole

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicado
most common term for physical or cognitive impairment
General Brazilian
deficiente
used when referring to people with disabilities
Portugal
prejudicado
standard usage across Portugal
Portugal
com incapacidade
more formal or official context

Related Idioms & Phrases

visually impaired
hearing impaired
cognitively impaired
impaired judgment
impaired driving
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