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challenged

adjective
chal·​lenged | \ ˈcha-lÉ™njd How to pronounce challenged (audio) \

Definition of challenged

: presented with difficulties (as by a disability) physically challenged
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Examples of challenged in a Sentence

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

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 Many of the readings are available in translation, but even the students who feel challenged reading in the second language are encouraged to wrestle with the original texts. — Erik Gleibermann, New York Times, "Seeking a Voice, via a Bilingual M.F.A., in Writing and in Life," 2 Nov. 2017

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First Known Use of challenged

1983, in the meaning defined above

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challenged

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of challenged

chiefly US : having a physical or mental problem that makes it difficult to do things as easily as other people do

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challenged

adjective

Kids Definition of challenged

: having a disability or deficiency

challenged

adjective
chal·​lenged

Medical Definition of challenged

: having a physical or mental disability or impairment skiing programs for physically challenged athletes— Craig Hansell

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