adj

handicapped

HAN-dee-kapt

adj

Having a physical or mental disability.

"The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms."

Put at a disadvantage by some limitation.

"The team was handicapped by having two key players injured."

How to Use Handicapped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving a disability, or held back by some limitation.

When to use it

Considered outdated in reference to people; "disabled" or "person with a disability" is now standard in modern usage.

more handicapped comparative, handicappeds plural, most handicapped superlative

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The hotel has several _____-accessible rooms.

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