impair me

USAGE SUMMARY

"impair me" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to cause harm or damage to oneself. You can use it in a sentence when describing a situation where someone is causing harm or damage to themselves. For example: - My addiction to alcohol is starting to impair me, both physically and mentally. I need to seek help. - His stubbornness will only impair him in the long run. He needs to learn how to compromise. - She refused to wear a helmet while riding her bike, despite the risks it could impair her. - Working long hours without taking breaks will impair you and affect the quality of your work.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

1 human-written examples

Thorp told BBC Radio London: "I said, 'If you can give me a reason as to why wearing flats would impair me to do my job today, then fair enough', but they couldn't.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

Although the Bronx impaired me, it also empowered me.

Huffington Post

The event nearly broke me, but a wonderful friend wouldn't let the idea of my 3-year-old's being lost in the city with his cognitively impaired father get me down.

The New York Times

"There's a lot of people that are unemployed that are blind and vision impaired," Johnson told me.

Huffington Post

Their findings suggest that in addition to decreased expression, SHP-1 proteins are enzymatically impaired by the me v mutation.

Cell Death and Disease

Assuming it will not impair his health, is it ethical for me to feed my cat vegetarian food, depriving him of what he would naturally eat and giving him no choice in the matter?

The New York Times - Magazine

You can still have fun, but it's just not for me because it's going to really impair my health in the future," Herzog says.

Huffington Post

That smell had to impair my breathing, at least for the 58 seconds it took me to run two laps.

The New York Times - Sports

Mercuri tells me that previous research has shown that marijuana use can impair episodic memory.

Vice

History -- it helps me keep the past alive, even though by doing so I impair the present.

Los Angeles Times

Despite these stormy feelings, Lukash, who practices in New York, soon had me convinced of the merits of plastic surgery for teens with problems that truly impair their quality of life.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using the phrase "impair me", ensure that the context clearly indicates what specific aspect of your being or functioning is being negatively affected. Specificity adds clarity and impact to your statement.

Common error

Avoid using "impair me" in vague or overly general contexts. Instead of saying "This situation impairs me", specify what abilities or aspects are being diminished, such as "This situation impairs my ability to concentrate."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "impair me" functions as a verb phrase where "impair" is the verb indicating a negative effect and "me" is the direct object. This indicates that something is causing a reduction or weakening of the speaker's abilities or well-being. The Ludwig AI confirms this usage.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Science

33%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

33%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "impair me" is grammatically correct and used to express that something is negatively affecting one's abilities or well-being. Ludwig AI validates this usage. While not a highly frequent expression, it is found in various contexts, including news and media and scientific publications. The phrase is best used when you want to specifically convey that something is reducing your capacity or functionality. Alternatives like "harm me" or "weaken me" can be used depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. It's important to avoid using it in overly broad contexts; instead, specify what abilities are being diminished for clarity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Undermine me

Focuses on weakening or diminishing the speaker's position or authority.

Hamper me

Emphasizes the act of hindering or impeding the speaker's progress or actions.

Harms me

Highlights the damaging or injurious effects on the speaker.

Hinders me

Stresses the obstruction or delay caused to the speaker's actions or goals.

Affects me negatively

Specifies that the impact on the speaker is adverse or unfavorable.

Weakens me

Implies a reduction in the speaker's strength, resilience, or effectiveness.

Threatens me

Highlights the potential danger or risk posed to the speaker.

Endangers me

Emphasizes the exposure of the speaker to harm or peril.

Damages me

Focuses on the physical or emotional harm inflicted on the speaker.

Compromises me

Highlights the act of exposing speaker to suspicion or scandal

FAQs

How can I use "impair me" in a sentence?

You can use "impair me" to describe something that diminishes your ability or well-being. For example, "The lack of sleep is starting to impair me."

What are some alternatives to saying "impair me"?

Alternatives include "harm me", "hinder me", or "weaken me", depending on the specific context.

Is it correct to say "impair myself" instead of "impair me"?

While "impair me" refers to something external affecting you, "impair myself" suggests you are actively causing the impairment. Choose the phrase that accurately reflects the situation.

What's the difference between "impair me" and "affect me"?

"Affect me" is a general term for influence, while "impair me" specifically implies a negative impact that reduces function or ability. "The noise affects me" versus "The noise impairs my concentration".