retarded

adjective8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 2.8
mentally retarded4.0

Describes a delay in cognitive development. Note: This term is outdated and offensive; 'intellectually disabled' is the preferred term.

severely retarded3.5

Describes a significant degree of developmental delay. This term is outdated and offensive.

mildly retarded2.8

Describes a small or lesser degree of developmental delay. This term is outdated and offensive.

slightly retarded2.6

Describes a very small degree of developmental delay. This term is outdated and offensive.

emotionally retarded2.2

Describes a delay in emotional development or maturity. This term is outdated and offensive.

socially retarded2.0

Describes a delay in the development of social skills. This term is outdated and offensive.

be retarded3.0

Describes a state of having delayed development. This term is outdated and offensive.

look retarded2.5

Describes the appearance of having delayed development. This term is outdated and offensive.