Imbecile (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a mental age of three to seven years.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor's diagnosis revealed that the patient had the mental capacity of an imbecile, unable to care for himself or make rational decisions.
- The imbecile childlike behavior of the 30-year-old man was a result of a rare genetic disorder that affected his cognitive development.
- Despite his physical strength, the imbecile giant was gentle and harmless, with a childlike wonder in his eyes.
- The imbecile grin on his face was a constant reminder of the accident that had left him with severe brain damage.
- The nurse's patient was an imbecile, unable to communicate or respond to stimuli, and required constant care and supervision.