Difference between Retarded and Cretinous

What is the difference between Retarded and Cretinous?

Retarded as an adjective is delayed in development. while Cretinous as an adjective is characteristic of a cretin; very stupid.

Retarded

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Past tense of retard; slowed. Past participle of retard; slowed.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Delayed in development. Of a person, having mental retardation. By extension, of a person or thing, stupid; senseless; irrational. Under the influence of alcohol.

Cretinous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Characteristic of a cretin; very stupid.

We hope you now know whether to use Retarded or Cretinous in your sentence.

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