Retarded (Adjective)
Meaning
Relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development; "providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new facility will provide specialized care and education for retarded children from low-income families.
- The organization advocates for the rights and inclusion of retarded individuals in mainstream society.
- In the 1960s, retarded children were often institutionalized, but now many are educated in regular schools.
- The goal of the program is to help retarded adults develop skills and live independently.
- The government provides financial assistance to families caring for a retarded family member.