English · Word Candidate

retarded

/ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chậm lại; chậm lại trong sự phát triển, bị cản trở; ngăn chặn

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Adjective

This kind of plant is usually of a retarded growth.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có khuyết tật trí tuệ; thiếu phát triển hoặc dưới mức phát triển

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AdjectiveRegister: dated

Experts in the field say there are now at least 200,000 retarded people over 60 in the United States.

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).

What does “retarded” mean?

Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

Is “retarded” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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