CEFR B1

disabled

adjective

Meaning

Having a physical or mental condition that limits one's ability to do certain things.

Examples

The building is accessible to disabled people.
He was born with a disabled limb.

Synonyms: impaired, handicapped, incapacitated, infirm

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disabled (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈeɪbəld/

Definition

Having a physical or mental condition that limits one's ability to do certain things.

Examples

The building is accessible to disabled people.
He was born with a disabled limb.
Many disabled individuals are capable of leading fulfilling lives.

How to Use disabled

disabled for (prepositional phrase): Made unable to do something because of a specific reason or condition. — "He was disabled for life after the accident."
disabled by (prepositional phrase): Made unable to do something due to a specific cause. — "She was disabled by a serious illness."

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