be retarded

Examples (10)

• Many of the children were severely retarded according to historical medical records.
• In the past, an individual with intellectual disabilities was often labeled mentally retarded.
• The label 'retarded' is now widely considered offensive.
• She argued that using 'he is retarded' is dehumanizing and harmful.
• His early development was unfortunately retarded by a lack of proper nutrition.
• Society's views on intellectual disability have evolved, making 'they are retarded' an unacceptable phrase.
• Old diagnostic manuals might state that a patient was retarded at birth.
• It is crucial to educate against the use of terms like 'she is retarded'.
• Some historical texts describe people whose growth was retarded by disease.
• The notion that someone 'is retarded' fails to acknowledge their full humanity.