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impaired Synonyms

Another word for impaired

Choosing another word for impaired depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Weakened, damaged, or diminished in quality, strength, or function, especially regarding physical or mental abilities.

Usage Example

"The patient experienced damaged vision for several hours following the eye examination."

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damaged
weakened
diminished
Strong
compromised
defective
flawed
reduced

• adjective (Context 2)

Unable to function normally or safely, such as when driving a vehicle, due to the influence of alcohol, drugs, or extreme fatigue.

Usage Example

"Law enforcement agencies set up checkpoints to deter intoxicated driving over the holiday weekend."

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intoxicated
Strong
inebriated
drunk
incapacitated

• adjective (Context 3)

Having a permanent reduction in the market value of a financial asset below the amount recorded on a company's balance sheet.

Usage Example

"The accounting team had to write down several devalued assets at the close of the fiscal year."

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devalued
Strong
depreciated
distressed

Opposites of impaired

The opposite of impaired shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sober
unimpaired
intact
undamaged
clear-headed
sound
alert
performing
See all opposites of impaired

• Nearby Words

impacted
impactful
impair
impaired
impairer
impairment
impala

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impaired. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impaired
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