challenged

chal·lenged

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chal-injd]
- /ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd/
- /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chal-injd]
- /ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd/

Definitions of challenged word

adjective challenged If you say that someone is challenged in a particular way, you mean that they have a disability in that area. Challenged is often combined with inappropriate words for humorous effect. 3
adjective challenged disabled or disadvantaged in some way 3
adjective challenged disabled or handicapped in a (specified) way 3
adjective challenged donated or given by a private, corporate, or government benefactor on condition that the recipient raise an additional specified amount from the public: a challenge grant. 1
noun challenged a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc. 1
noun challenged something that by its nature or character serves as a call to battle, contest, special effort, etc.: Space exploration offers a challenge to humankind. 1

See all 30 definitions of challenged

Information block about the term

Parts of speech for Challenged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Challenged

challenged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

challenged usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for challenged

adjective challenged

contested — causing dispute or argument

Just one Synonym for challenged

Antonyms for challenged

adjective challenged

unopposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
uncontested — a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.

All 2 Antonyms of challenged

Top questions with challenged

how to start a group home for mentally challenged?

See also

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?