impaired
/ɪmˈpɛrd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: impaireds
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Rendered less effective.
Adjective
Examples
His impaired driving skill due to alcohol caused the accident.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
inebriated, drunk.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A criminal charge for driving a vehicle while impaired.
Noun
Examples
The cop gave me an impaired.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “impaired” mean?
Rendered less effective.
Is “impaired” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.