handicapped
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/
adjective
- Having a physical or mental disability that limits activities or normal life functions.
- New laws protect the rights of handicapped people in the workplace.
- The school installed ramps to make the building accessible for handicapped students.
- She volunteers at a center that helps handicapped children learn to swim.
- Disadvantaged or placed at a disadvantage in a competition or situation.
- Poor internet access can leave rural students handicapped in online learning.
- The team was handicapped by the loss of their star player.
- Starting the race with a heavy backpack left him handicapped compared to the other runners.
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verb
- Past tense of handicap: placed at a disadvantage or imposed a disability on.
- The heavy rain handicapped the construction crew's progress.
- The new regulations handicapped small businesses more than large corporations.
- His lack of experience handicapped him during the job interview.
noun
- People with physical or mental disabilities (used collectively, often considered outdated).
- Many cities have improved public transportation for the handicapped.
- The organization provides job training for the handicapped.
- The new park was designed with special equipment for the handicapped.