Synonyms

compromised

American

[kom-pruh-mahyzd] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪzd /

adjective

Pathology.

unable to function optimally, especially with regard to immune response, owing to underlying disease, harmful environmental exposure, or the side effects of a course of treatment.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of compromised

compromise + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Compromised by too-cold tyres and a battery 10% down on the optimum charge as he went into the lap, Russell still beat Hamilton by 0.129secs while falling short of Antonelli by 0.22secs.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Compromised himself in the moment, been less than human, not having to hold on to his dignity so much, and just kowtowed to this guy and got himself home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Compromised safety conditions and a lack of proper training for mine workers have resulted in similar incidents in Pakistan’s mines.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

Compromised by injuries and hurt by the Giants’ poor run-blocking, Barkley missed 18 games the last two seasons and rushed for just 627 yards with two touchdowns.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2022

Compromised, indefinite, sketchy, but not entirely obliterated: free will is making a comeback.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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