disabled

adjective
UK: /dɪsˈeɪbld/
US: /dɪˈseɪbəld/

  1. Having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities.

    1. The disabled man used a wheelchair to get around.
    2. The new law protects disabled workers from discrimination in the workplace.

  2. Designed for or relating to people who have a disability.

    1. We need more disabled parking spaces near the store entrance.
    2. The city council is working to improve access for disabled people to public buildings.

Synonyms

impaired handicapped
disabled verb

  1. To cause someone to have a disability.

    1. The accident disabled him, and he could no longer work.
    2. Polio disabled many children before the vaccine was developed and widely distributed.

  2. To make something unable to work or be used.

    1. The virus disabled the computer system, so we cannot access our files.
    2. The security system disabled the elevator, preventing anyone from reaching the restricted floors.
disabled noun

  1. People who have a condition that limits movements, senses, or activities.

    1. The building has ramps for the disabled to enter easily.
    2. The new program aims to provide better support and resources for the disabled within our community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disabled" in English means: Having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities., Designed for or relating to people who have a disability..

The phonetic transcription of "disabled" is /dɪsˈeɪbld/ in British English and /dɪˈseɪbəld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disabled": impaired, handicapped.

Example usage of "disabled": "The disabled man used a wheelchair to get around.". More examples on the page.