challenged

1 of 2

adjective

chal·​lenged ˈcha-lənjd 

now usually offensive

: presented with difficulties (as by a disability)

challenged

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of challenge entry 1

Synonyms

Adjective

• differently abled
• disabled
• exceptional
• impaired

Examples of challenged in a Sentence

Adjective

all parts of the sports complex are fully accessible to the physically challenged

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1977, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

challenged

adjective

chal·​lenged

ˈchal-ənjd

now usually offensive

: having a disability or lacking some necessary quality or element

physically challenged