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Definition challenged in American English

challenged adjective

adjective
/ˈtʃælɪndʒd/
1

unable to do particular things without difficulty because of being disabled in some way

Example

visually challenged (=unable to see well)

Synonyms and related words
2

used with other words to mean that someone lacks a particular quality or ability

Example

vertically challenged (=not very tall)

Example

sartorially challenged (=badly dressed)

Definition challenged in American English