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

Any adult experiencing memory problems who receives a clinical evaluation and diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment would be a good candidate for the blood test. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Older adults, people with visual impairments, parents with strollers, and other pedestrians also risk tripping over them. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 July 2026

As previously reported, proceeds from the project benefit the Bridge School, the nonprofit founded by Neil and and his late wife Pegi Young to support individuals with severe speech and physical impairments. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 July 2026

However, the company posted an additional non-cash impairment charge of $16 million. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026