But it would be grossly ablest to use this as a basis to withhold treatment, especially when depression and anxiety are also highest among this group.
W in T H is “ablest” ? ? ?
An “Ablest” (or Able-Ist) is someone who is not handicapped or otherwise compromised. Some use it as a put down, for someone who is both healthy and unsympathetic to those who are not healthy.
Just as Ageist is for someone who discriminates due to age.
Just as Sexist is for someone who discriminates due to sex.
I just found out myself only a few months ago.