Synonyms of impairment

impairment

noun

as in disability

a condition in which a part of your body or mind is damaged and does not work well

Her mother had a hearing impairment that had become worse with age.

Related Words

• disability
• injury
• disablement
• damage
• disfigurement
• harm
• lesion
• detriment
• defacement
• hurt
• strain
• abrasion
• rupture
• swelling
• affliction
• contusion
• wound
• scratch
• concussion
• bruise
• laceration
• scar
• gash
• burn
• scrape
• bump
• boo-boo
• scald
• chafe
• sear
• cut
• scathe

Dissimilar Words

• recovery
• healing
• remedy
• cure
• fix

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impairment

Authorities have not confirmed whether the driver acted intentionally, or whether a medical emergency, impairment or another factor caused the deadly crash. — Brittany Miller , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Investigators have ruled out impairment as a factor in the crash. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Researchers are now using optogenetics in attempts to restore sight in people with visual impairment. — Karl Deisseroth, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

Studies have found that weight training may help preserve brain health and might even be linked to slight improvements in memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment (in addition to all its benefits for your bones). — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026