adj A2 Elementary Uncommon

handicapped

HAN-dee-kapt

Handicapped (adj) means having a physical or mental disability. Example: “The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms.”

adj

Having a physical or mental disability.

"The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms."

Put at a disadvantage by some limitation.

"The team was handicapped by having two key players injured."

How to use handicapped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving a disability, or held back by some limitation.

When to use it

Considered outdated in reference to people; "disabled" or "person with a disability" is now standard in modern usage.

more handicapped comparative, handicappeds plural, most handicapped superlative

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What does “handicapped” mean?

The word “handicapped” means having a physical or mental disability. In plain terms, having a disability, or held back by some limitation.

How do you pronounce “handicapped”?

“Handicapped” is pronounced HAN-dee-kapt (/ˈhændikæpt/ in IPA).

How do you use “handicapped” in a sentence?

Here is “handicapped” used in a sentence: “The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms.”

What part of speech is “handicapped”?

“Handicapped” is an adjective.

Is “handicapped” a common word?

“Handicapped” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “handicapped” have?

“Handicapped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a physical or mental disability.