challenged

adjective

(euphemistic) Disabled; lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill; used after adverbs to make politically correct adjectives.

(humorous) Used following adverbs to make adjectives in imitation of and mocking adjectives of this kind.

Roots

calumniachalleng- · Latin · false accusation, slander

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Where does challenged come from?

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