challenged

[ chal-injd ]
/ ˈtʃæl ɪndʒd /

adjective

a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb): physically challenged.
deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously): ethically challenged; math-challenged.

Origin of challenged

1980–85, Americanism

OTHER WORDS FROM challenged

un·chal·lenged, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for unchallenged

British Dictionary definitions for unchallenged (1 of 2)

unchallenged
/ (ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd) /

adjective

not having been challenged or questioned thirty years of unchallenged power

Derived forms of unchallenged

unchallengeable, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for unchallenged (2 of 2)

challenged
/ (ˈtʃælɪndʒd) /

adjective

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