Advertisement
Advertisement
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 51Թ Forms
- ܲ··Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of challenged1
Example Sentences
Many of those detentions are being challenged in federal courts.
One of the few times Aguilar challenged the defense by firing a deep pass into coverage, it was intercepted by defensive back Ben Perry.
However, Ivan Juric, who took charge after Russell Martin was sacked in December, has challenged his players to prove they are not "the worst team in the history of the Premier League".
A Palestinian paramedic who survived the attack, speaking to the BBC, challenged the Israeli account of how five ambulances, a fire engine and a UN vehicle were fired on while responding to emergency calls.
Trump has also challenged a new California law that prevents school districts from notifying parents if their child asks to use a different name or pronoun in the classroom.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse