challenged
Americanadjective
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Often Offensive. a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb).
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deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously).
ethically challenged; math-challenged.
adjective
Sensitive Note
See disabled.
Other Word Forms
- unchallenged adjective
Etymology
Origin of challenged
An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; challenge ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The law has been challenged in the Supreme Court by petitioners who argue it violates the rights to information and free speech and could be misused for surveillance.
From BBC
“They didn’t need to let Paramount back in, but there was a lot of pressure on them to make sure the process wouldn’t be challenged,” Miller said.
From Los Angeles Times
Gonzales challenged Alfieri for saying he was voting against the Northern California racing, saying: “Last year you said let’s give it a year off. But you keep moving the goalposts.”
From Los Angeles Times
The AfD challenged the label in Cologne - where the BfV is based - which is why Thursday's decision was issued by the city's administrative court.
From BBC
He challenged the California court's out-of-state subpoena, which he believed was compelling him to travel against his will.
From BBC
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