adj
Uncommon
disabling
Disabling (adj) means causing a serious loss of ability or function; crippling. Example: “He suffered a disabling injury that ended his career.”
adj
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Causing a serious loss of ability or function; crippling.
"He suffered a disabling injury that ended his career."
"The disease can be disabling if left untreated."
How to use disabling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so severe it takes away a person's ability to function normally.
Common pairings
disabling injury
disabling condition
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disabling
- Superlative
- most disabling
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He suffered a _____ injury that ended his career.
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What does “disabling” mean?
The word “disabling” means causing a serious loss of ability or function; crippling. In plain terms, something so severe it takes away a person's ability to function normally.
How do you use “disabling” in a sentence?
Here is “disabling” used in a sentence: “He suffered a disabling injury that ended his career.”
What part of speech is “disabling”?
“Disabling” is an adjective.
Is “disabling” a common word?
“Disabling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
