CHALLENGED Definition & Meaning

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challenged

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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

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adjective

(in combination) disabled or disadvantaged in some way
physically challenged performers

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Sensitive Note

See disabled.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

unchallenged adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of challenged¹

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; challenge ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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The plan by the infrastructure minister is being challenged in the courts.

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Three experts who spoke to BBC Verify suggested that the disaster may have occurred as the aircraft's flaps were not extended during take-off - though other pilots and analysts have challenged this.

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At a City Council hearing Tuesday, he sparred with city leaders who challenged the department’s relationship with federal authorities.

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Some of these policies are currently being challenged in court.

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The BBC challenged MI5 on its false evidence late last year, leading to the Security Service apologising in the High Court.

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