disabled person; good-for-nothing
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
a disabled person who has lost the ability to work
formalUsed in medical, legal, or social welfare contexts. The term can be considered insensitive or offensive in modern usage; '残疾人' or '残障人士' are preferred as respectful alternatives.
He suffered spinal damage in a work-related accident and unfortunately became disabled.
In the old society, which lacked social security, many workers disabled by industrial injuries became incapacitated.
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Modern medicine and rehabilitation technology have enabled many formerly incapacitated individuals to regain their ability to live independently.
noun
good-for-nothing; useless person; waste of space
derogatoryHighly derogatory and insulting. Used to criticize someone perceived as lazy, incompetent, or contributing nothing to society. Avoid in polite conversation.
You do nothing but play games all day long—you're such a good-for-nothing!
He scolded his son as a useless person who couldn't even find a simple job.
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Stop being a waste of space and go out and find something to do.