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cognitive impairment

[kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ɪmˈpɛər mənt /
NOUN
disability
Synonyms
STRONGEST
debilitation impairment incapacitation intellectual disability limitation restriction
STRONG
damage disadvantage incapability incapacity injury
WEAK
disorder malady weakness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
strength
STRONG
advantage

Example Sentences

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The mild cognitive impairment that Poulsen was diagnosed with in 2019 progressed to Alzheimer’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

As these drugs have given new hope to millions of people with dementia or cognitive impairment, and sales worldwide are skyrocketing, the implications are potentially huge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

In men, the brain showed more shrinkage earlier in the disease’s progression — from normal cognitive health to mild cognitive impairment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Participants included individuals with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

As a dementia researcher, I am legally required to translate my documentation into formats that are easy for people with cognitive impairment to read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026