challenged
Challenged (adj) means lacking a particular physical or mental ability; used, sometimes with an adverb, as a euphemistic or (in some cases) joking way to describe a limitation. Example: “The building has ramps for physically challenged visitors.”
How to Use Challenged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone with a stated limitation, often used as a polite euphemism, or humorously to poke fun at a minor shortcoming.
The humorous use ("fashion-challenged," "technologically challenged") is informal and sometimes seen as flippant when applied to genuine disabilities.
Word Forms
more challenged comparative, most challenged superlative
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The building has ramps for physically _____ visitors.
Rhymes for challenged
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What does “challenged” mean?
The word “challenged” means lacking a particular physical or mental ability; used, sometimes with an adverb, as a euphemistic or (in some cases) joking way to describe a limitation. In plain terms, describes someone with a stated limitation, often used as a polite euphemism, or humorously to poke fun at a minor shortcoming.
How do you pronounce “challenged”?
“Challenged” is pronounced CHAL-ihnjd (/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “challenged” in a sentence?
Here is “challenged” used in a sentence: “The building has ramps for physically challenged visitors.”
What part of speech is “challenged”?
“Challenged” is an adjective.
Is “challenged” a common word?
“Challenged” is a fairly common word in modern English.