handicapped

[han-dee-kapt] / ˈhæn diˌkæpt /

ADJECTIVE

thwarted

Synonyms

STRONG

balked blocked burdened checked curbed deterred encumbered foiled hampered impeded obstructed restrained restricted stymied

Antonyms

WEAK

aided helped supported

ADJECTIVE

(offensive) having a disability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disabled

STRONG

impaired limited

WEAK

mentally disabled physically disabled

Example Sentences

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Byron Callan, a defense analyst at Washington, D.C.–based Capital Alpha Partners, which advises investors on government policy matters, has handicapped five possible outcomes in Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

On the ground in Bosnia, we were handicapped daily by extremely contradictory and restrictive orders written back in the U.N.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Some clearly display handicapped plaques as they go to the store.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

Cognitive fluency and watery judicial eyes aside, Arriaga and I are still handicapped without a PC.

From Slate • Sep. 17, 2024

He is neither disabled, handicapped, nor developmentally delayed in any way, so there was no reason to assume anyone would take issue with his admittance to Beecher Prep—whether it is an inclusion school or not.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio