Definitions for challenged
ˈtʃæl ɪndʒdchal·lenged

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1. challenged(adj.)

   handicapped or disabled; -- used as a euphemism, especially in combinations; as, physically challenged; mentally challenged.

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1. challenged(Adjective)

   Lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill; used after adverbs to make politically correct adjectives.

   mentally challenged

2. challenged(Adjective)

   Used following adverbs to make jocular adjectives in imitation of and mocking politically correct adjectives of this kind, as "X-challenged" = "lacking X".

   vertically challenged

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1. Challenged

   of Challenge

How to pronounce challenged?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say challenged in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of challenged in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of challenged in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of challenged in a Sentence

1. John M. Ford:

   We're not lost. We're locationally challenged.

2. Shawn Bawden:

   Firefighters are being challenged by the fire's behavior.

3. Kristin Kolodge:

   Is it really making it easier? That's where some of the value is being challenged.

4. Sam Harrel:

   Considering the weather we are dealing with, these guys are going to be challenged.

5. Peter Drucker:

   Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.

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