What does handicapped mean?
Handicapped means simple past and past participle of handicap.
Handicapped
/ˈhændikæpt/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of handicap.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of handicap
- (sometimes considered offensive) Having a handicap.
- (now derogatory) Limited by an impediment of some kind.
- (India) A disabled person.
Example Sentences
handicapped person
handicapped man
We are so handicapped for means, you see—the old story with this sort of institution. Practically everything we have has been given us at one time or another—it has to be, for there is simply no fund to apply to purchasing.
Synonyms for handicapped
Antonyms for handicapped
Related Words
Word Forms
- more handicapped
- most handicapped
- handicappeds
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for handicapped?
Common synonyms include incapacitated, disabled, unfit.
What is the opposite of handicapped?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use handicapped in a sentence?
handicapped person
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