mentally disabled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sir Richard, who previously criticised the 2022 execution of mentally disabled Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, said Tangaraju's case was "shocking on multiple levels".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

“The county failed to implement and maintain proper procedures to engage mentally disabled individuals, including Stanley Wilson Jr.,” the claim said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Joey White, 64, is mentally disabled, his sister said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022

Ms. Altukhova has refused to evacuate because her disabled husband and mentally disabled son are still inside nearby Building 40 and physically can’t leave.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2022

Legal rulings empowered people with developmental disabilities to refuse treatment and created rights for the mentally disabled that made forced institutionalization much less common.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson