impaired

American  

[im-paird] / ɪmˈpɛərd /

adjective

1. weakened, diminished, or damaged.

   to rebuild an impaired bridge.

2. functioning poorly or inadequately.

   Consumption of alcohol results in an impaired driver.

3. deficient or incompetent (usually preceded by an adverb or noun).

   morally impaired; sports-impaired.

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Other Word Forms

• unimpaired adjective

Etymology

Origin of impaired

impair + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But the current mood of investors seems to be to presume that software credits could be impaired until their performance can demonstrate otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Banks’ asset quality and profitability should outperform earlier forecasts due to lower impaired loan ratios and credit costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Male mice developed severe fatty liver disease along with impaired liver function, which is considered an important indicator of metabolic illness.

From Science Daily

If she’s physically impaired, but not mentally incapacitated, she can make her own decisions.

From MarketWatch

Oil supply in Libya and Kazakhstan have been impaired, but there are signs of easing, the commodity analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• damaged
• defective
• flawed
• harmed