handicapped

adjective
UK: /ˈhændɪkæpt/
US: /ˈhændɪkæpt/

  1. Having a condition that limits one's ability to function physically or mentally.

    1. The park is designed to be accessible for handicapped people.
    2. She uses a wheelchair and prefers to be called a handicapped person rather than disabled.

  2. Designed or adapted for use by people with disabilities.

    1. The building has a handicapped accessible entrance.
    2. Many parking spaces near the store's entrance are designated handicapped parking.

Synonyms

impaired disabled challenged
handicapped transitive-verb

  1. To put at a disadvantage.

    1. His lack of experience handicapped his chances of getting the job.
    2. The team was severely handicapped by injuries to several key players before playoffs.
handicapped plural-noun

  1. People with disabilities considered as a group.

    1. The new law protects the rights of the handicapped.
    2. We need to ensure equal opportunities for the handicapped in our community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "handicapped" in English means: Having a condition that limits one's ability to function physically or mentally., Designed or adapted for use by people with disabilities..

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

Synonyms for "handicapped": impaired, disabled, challenged.

Example usage of "handicapped": "The park is designed to be accessible for handicapped people.". More examples on the page.