Retard: meaning, definitions and examples

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retard

[ rɪˈtɑːd ]

^{Context #1}

offensive

A person who is stupid, or who behaves in a stupid way

Synonyms

fool, idiot, imbecile

Examples of usage

He's such a retard, he can't even tie his own shoes.
Don't be such a retard, use your brain!

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informal

To delay or slow down the progress or development of something

Synonyms

delay, hinder, impede

Examples of usage

The bad weather retarded our journey.
The lack of funding retarded the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "retard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retardar

🇮🇳 मंद

🇩🇪 verzögern

🇮🇩 menunda

🇺🇦 затримувати

🇵🇱 opóźniać

🇯🇵 遅らせる

🇫🇷 retarder

🇪🇸 retrasar

🇹🇷 geciktirmek

🇰🇷 지연시키다

🇸🇦 يؤخر

🇨🇿 zpoždění

🇸🇰 oneskorenie

🇨🇳 延迟

🇸🇮 zavlačevati

🇮🇸 seinka

🇰🇿 баяулатуға

🇬🇪 გადავადება

🇦🇿 gecikdirmək

🇲🇽 retrasar

Word origin

The term 'retard' originated from the Latin word 'retardare', which means 'to make slow'. It was first used in the 15th century to describe something or someone who is slower in progress or development. However, in modern times, the term has become offensive when used to describe a person with intellectual disabilities. It is important to use this word with caution and sensitivity.