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challenged
[chal-injd]
adjective
Often Offensive.a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb).
deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously).
ethically challenged; math-challenged.
challenged
/ ˈʃæɪԻ /
adjective
(in combination) disabled or disadvantaged in some way
physically challenged performers
Sensitive Note
Other Word Forms
- unchallenged adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of challenged1
Example Sentences
Police said Vance Luther Boelter was armed at the time of his arrest in a rural area west of Minneapolis, but gave himself up peacefully when challenged.
The plan by the infrastructure minister is being challenged in the courts.
Three experts who spoke to BBC Verify suggested that the disaster may have occurred as the aircraft's flaps were not extended during take-off - though other pilots and analysts have challenged this.
At a City Council hearing Tuesday, he sparred with city leaders who challenged the department’s relationship with federal authorities.
Some of these policies are currently being challenged in court.
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