demented (redirected from dementedly)

de·ment·ed (d-mntd)

adj.

1. Mentally ill; insane.

2. Suffering from dementia.

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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.

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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