challenged
Americanadjective
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Often Offensive. a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb).
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deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously).
ethically challenged; math-challenged.
adjective
Sensitive Note
See disabled.
Other Word Forms
- unchallenged adjective
Etymology
Origin of challenged
An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; challenge ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Ministers then challenged this decision in the Court of Session, sparking a lengthy series of complex appeals.
From BBC
“There seems to be a narrative out there that pizza is a challenged and declining category. That is just not true,” Weiner said, according to a FactSet transcript of the post-earnings call with analysts.
From MarketWatch
The Department for Business and Trade has not challenged the claim about Andrew's time as envoy, between 2001 and 2011, but has referred to the ongoing police investigation into the former prince.
From BBC
Prosecutors had challenged the acquittal of one of the two people found not guilty, lawyer Lawrence Lau.
From Barron's
“There will come a time when you are challenged …”
From Los Angeles Times
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