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impaired

intermediateB2

/ɪmˈpɛrd/ · im-paired

having a decreased or diminished function or quality.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having a decreased or diminished function or quality.

کسی کام کی کمزوری یا ناکامی کا شکار ہونا۔

نقصان

nuqsan

Synonyms

diminishedreducedweakenedکمزورمضبوطی میں کمینقصان

Antonyms

enhancedimprovedstrengthenedبہترمضبوطترقی یافتہ

Common Collocations

  • impaired vision
  • impaired hearing
  • impaired function

Example Sentences

His impaired vision made it difficult for him to read.

اس کی بصری کمی نے اس کے لئے پڑھنا مشکل بنا دیا۔

Us ki basri kami ne us ke liye parhna mushkil bana diya.

The accident resulted in impaired walking ability.

حادثے کے نتیجے میں چلنے کی صلاحیت متاثر ہوئی۔

Hadse ke nateejay mein chalne ki salahiyat mutasir hui.

Many patients experience impaired cognitive function as they age.

بہت سے مریض بڑھتی عمر کے ساتھ دماغی فعالیت میں کمی کا سامنا کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se mareez barhti umar ke sath dimaaghi faaliyaat mein kami ka samna karte hain.

Easily Confused With

impaired vs. impairedly:'Impaired' is used to describe a condition, while 'impairedly' is the adverb form.

Word Family

impairment
nounنقصان
impair
verbمعاف کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'impaired' as something that has lost its pair or functioning ability.

Imagine a damaged tool that can no longer perform its intended function.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے کمی میرے دل کی عجب نازک احوال کے باوجود، / زندگی کی رگوں میں بھرا ہے داسا عشق نامراد

Hai kami mere dil ki ajab naazuk ahwal ke bawajood, / Zindagi ki ragon mein bhara hai daasa ishq namraad.

There is a flaw in my heart, despite the fragile circumstances, / Life's veins are filled with the fragrance of unrequited love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نقصان بھی علم کا بہترین استاد ہے

Nuqsan bhi ilm ka behtareen ustad hai

Loss is also the best teacher of knowledge.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "imparare" — to make uneven

First known use: 16th century

The word 'impaired' has evolved from its Latin roots, reflecting a deterioration or degradation in function.