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challenged

[ chal-injd ]

adjective

  1. Often Offensive. a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb).
  2. deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously):

    ethically challenged; math-challenged.



challenged

/ ˈʃæɪԻ /

adjective

  1. in combination disabled or disadvantaged in some way

    physically challenged performers

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ·󲹱·Բ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of challenged1

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; challenge ( def ) + -ed 2( def )
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In its first 100 days, California has challenged the Trump administration multiple times, while backing other litigants against the federal government in even more cases.

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During President Trump’s first 100 days in office, California has on average challenged the administration in court more than twice a week, according to an analysis by The Times.

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Head Start has historically received support from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, though Trump has challenged the program’s funding before — albeit unsuccessfully.

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He challenged his own beliefs, read the evolution of the game and adapted.

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Unrwa has challenged Israel's allegation that it knowingly has Hamas members in its ranks, or that it co-operated with the armed group.

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