The difference between Retarded and Touched

When used as adjectives, retarded means delayed, whereas touched means emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).

check bellow for the other definitions of Retarded and Touched

  1. Retarded as an adjective:

    Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

  2. Retarded as an adjective (psychology, now, offensive, dated):

    Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

  3. Retarded as an adjective (psychology, now, offensive, dated):

    Specifically, having an IQ below 70.

  4. Retarded as an adjective (colloquial, derogatory, offensive):

    Very stupid.

  5. Retarded as an adjective (physics):

    Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation.

  1. Retarded as a verb:

  1. Touched as an adjective:

    Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).

  2. Touched as an adjective:

    Slightly mentally deficient; touched in the head.

  1. Touched as a verb:

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