Synonyms of impairments

impairments

noun

plural of impairment

as in disabilities

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

• disabilities
• damages
• injuries
• disablements
• disfigurements
• lesions
• harms
• detriments
• hurts
• defacements
• afflictions
• strains
• abrasions
• scratches
• wounds
• contusions
• swellings
• ruptures
• bruises
• lacerations
• scrapes
• concussions
• scars
• gashes
• burns
• bumps
• boo-boos
• scalds
• chafes
• cuts
• sears
• scathes

Dissimilar Words

• recoveries
• remedies
• cures
• fixes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impairments

Dwyer advocates for a view of neurodiversity that has room for both social factors and individual impairments that may be addressed with treatment, as well as for the idea that neurodivergences can come with strengths. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2026

Smelling and touching the flowers is encouraged at the Fragrance Garden, which was designed to help people with visual impairments experience the vegetation but is open to anyone. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

O'Sullivan said the injuries have left Belgio with severe, long-term impairments. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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, 7 Aug. 2026

If left untreated, these mild impairments and declines could lead to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There will be a closer drop-off point to the main building, while the longer pathway will allow for wheelchair access, with two bandas accessible via ramps. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Employees with hearing loss could use them for real-time transcription and those with visual impairments could use them to be guided through tasks. — Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Most importantly, the team says clinical trials involving people with mobility impairments will be essential. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026