as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
all parts of the sports complex are fully accessible to the physically challenged
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in required
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of challenged
Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
The law was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and others on behalf of a coalition of public libraries, booksellers, patrons of bookstores, boookseller associations and author associations.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The coalition challenged the city’s approval of the single-family home.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Slot has challenged him to add more goals and assists to his game, and this was a step in the right direction.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
When challenged electorally, the whole might of the party gets deployed to kill away the competition.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The Blue Jackets challenged that goal hoping for goaltender interference, but replays showed minimal contact between Carrier and Elvis Merzlikins, certainly nothing that kept Merzlikins from playing the puck.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Texas Top Cop Shop is only one of several cases that have challenged the CTA pending before courts around the country.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
The law was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and others on behalf of a coalition of public libraries, booksellers, patrons of bookstores, boookseller associations and author associations.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The coalition challenged the city’s approval of the single-family home.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Slot has challenged him to add more goals and assists to his game, and this was a step in the right direction.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
When challenged electorally, the whole might of the party gets deployed to kill away the competition.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The Blue Jackets challenged that goal hoping for goaltender interference, but replays showed minimal contact between Carrier and Elvis Merzlikins, certainly nothing that kept Merzlikins from playing the puck.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
Adjective
-
While it has not been confirmed whether the dog was a service animal, others hit back at the frustrated passenger and sought to defend the rights of disabled travelers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
-
In recent years, city code and building inspectors have found faulty fire-safety systems and elevators inoperable for months at a time, effectively trapping many elderly and disabled residents inside.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Since the south coast club committed the first of their 11 errors leading to goals, critics questioned Martin’s unwavering commitment to his principles, primarily the dedication to playing out from the back.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
-
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Later, the government detained locals who dared to publicly criticize the corruption.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Morrison dared to write aloud for Black folks what many discussed in private at dinner tables and on front porches.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Biden administration was similarly able to quickly rejoin the Paris accord—the process required only his signature.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Lengthy withdrawal processes, such as the one-year delay required under the Paris accord, provide time for domestic opposition to mobilize or for political leadership to change.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
She was charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense and driving while impaired.John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
-
State police said the trooper found that the vehicle’s registration was expired and that the driver showed signs of being impaired.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Band and environmental groups have since contested the wetland and waterway permit granted by the DNR and filed a lawsuit against the state agency, arguing the permit violates the state’s Environmental Protection Act.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
-
The authenticity of the work, however, not uncommon for such objects, has been widely contested.Francesca Aton for ArtNews, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Some informal soccer even took place, now an iconic image of the bonhomie (although whether any games actually got going is disputed).Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Walmart disputed the agency’s allegations.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near challenged
Cite this Entry
“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share