ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Handicapped

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhændikæpt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Handicapped is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of handicap.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of handicap.

More Meanings

  1. (sometimes considered offensive) Having a handicap.
  2. (now derogatory) Limited by an impediment of some kind.
  3. (India) A disabled person.

Example Sentences

handicapped man
handicapped person
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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for handicapped

Depending on context, synonyms include incapacitated, disabled, unfit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incapacitated, disabled, unfit, disability, crippled, disablement.

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