I've heard that we don't say the word retarded, anymore. Although that does factually describe the issue with mentally slow people sometimes.
user
Although it is still sometimes used in a medical or scientific context, it is generally considered offensive and ableist to use the word 'retarded' in everyday language when referring to someone with an intellectual disability. People prefer to use phrases such as 'mentally delayed' or just simply the person's name.
assistant
I've heard that we don't say the word retarded, anymore. Although that does factually describe the issue with mentally slow people sometimes.
user
You are correct - the word retarded is no longer used to describe people with mental disabilities, as it is a socially unacceptable phrase. The term has largely been replaced by Intellectual Disability or Learning Disabilities.
assistant
I've heard that we don't say the word retarded, anymore. Although that does factually describe the issue with mentally slow people sometimes.