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

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

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

The Treasury Department only issues paper checks in limited circumstances — such as for people over 90, with mental impairments or who live in remote areas without reliable access to electronic banking. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Diagnoses can be especially off for kids with visual or hearing impairments or other disabilities. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Almost half live with four or more chronic health conditions that can cause functional or cognitive impairments. — Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026