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."

Synonyms of disabled

Words with a similar meaning to disabled:

• impaired
• handicapped
• incapacitated
• infirm

Antonyms of disabled

Words with the opposite meaning to disabled:

• able-bodied
• enabled

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