challenged
[ chal-injd ]
/ ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /
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adjective
a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb): physically challenged.
deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously): ethically challenged; math-challenged.
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Origin of challenged
1980–85, Americanism
OTHER WORDS FROM challenged
un·chal·lenged, adjectiveWords nearby challenged
chalk talk, chalk up, chalky, challah, challenge, challenged, challenge diet, challenger, challenging, challis, Chalmers
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British Dictionary definitions for challenged
challenged
/ (ˈtʃælɪndʒd) /
adjective
(in combination) disabled or disadvantaged in some wayphysically challenged performers
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