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Challenged - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Challenged means facing difficulty or being tested, often in skills, abilities, or situations. It can also refer to someone with disabilities, used respectfully to emphasize capability over limitation.

challenged

/ˈtʃælɪndʒd/ /ˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Definition:

Tested or demanded effort, often in a difficult or competitive situation.

Synonyms:

tested, strained, contested, disputed

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

supported, aided

Common Collocations:

mentally challenged, physically challenged, challenged assumptions, challenged authority

Derivatives:

challenger, challenging

Usage Tips:

Use "challenged" to describe someone facing difficulties or a situation requiring effort or skill.

Common Phrases:

rise to the challenge, meet the challenge, challenge accepted

Etymology:

From Old French "chalonge," meaning "accusation" or "dispute," later evolving to mean "a test of ability."

Examples:

  • 1. She felt challenged by the difficult math problem.
  • 2. The athlete was challenged by the steep mountain climb.
  • 3. His ideas were challenged during the debate.
  • 4. The team accepted the challenged with enthusiasm.

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