de·ment·ed (d -m n td)adj. 1. Mentally ill; insane. 2. Suffering from dementia. |
demented
[dimen′tid]
Etymology: L, de, away from, mens, mind
pertaining to a form of mental disorder in which cognitive functions are affected. Central features are memory loss and inability to learn new material. Common causes are organic brain disorders.
politically correct
Politically sensitive adjective Referring to language reflecting awareness and sensitivity to another person's physical, mental, cultural, or other disadvantages or deviations from a norm; a person is not
mentally retarded, but rather mentally challenged; a person is not obese but rather has an eating disorder, etc
Politically correct-a microglossary
Former term PC term
American Indian Native American
Black African American
Demented Disoriented, severely confused
Handicapped Disadvantaged
Homophobic Heterosexually biased
Housebound Domestic
(American) Indian Native American
Mentally retarded Mentally disabled or challenged
Obese Large, ample, right-sized
Oriental Asian
Physically handicapped Physically disadvantaged
Poorly educated Educationally disadvantaged
Racist Culturally insensitive
Stupid Educationally challenged
Politically correct ad absurdum–a microglossary
PCAA term Translation
Colorful Flaky, fruity
Detail oriented Anal-retentive or, if extreme, obsessive compulsive
Eccentric Nuts, weird
Enthusiastic & hopeful Insufferably arrogant
Follicly challenged Bald
Knowledge deficient Ignorant
Obtunded Stupid
Sexual arts specialist Prostitute, hooker
Sexual arts aficionado Slut, sleaze
Vertically challenged Short
Vertically enhanced Tall
Visually challenged Myopic
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