Sign in
Enter the word for search

handicapped

UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/

Translations

handicappednoun
handicapped
pl
Plural-only collective noun meaning ‘people with disabilities’; dated and often considered offensive.
handicapésEmploi substantivé, vieilli et parfois péjoratif ; on préfère souvent « personnes handicapées ».
The new regulations aim to improve access for the handicapped.
Les nouvelles réglementations visent à améliorer l’accès pour les handicapés.
Synonyms
person with special needs
physically disabled person
the disabled
person with an impairment
individual with a disability
person with a disability
disabled person
handicappedadjective
more handicapped
Comp.
most handicapped
Super.
UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
handicapéVieilli, parfois péjoratif pour une personne ayant un handicap.
Accessible parking spaces are reserved for handicapped drivers.
Les places de stationnement accessibles sont réservées aux conducteurs handicapés.
désavantagéAu sens figuré : qui subit un désavantage, un handicap dans une situation donnée.
The team was handicapped by the absence of their star player during the final match.
L’équipe a été désavantagée par l’absence de son joueur vedette lors du match final.
Synonyms
limited
weakened
handicapped
incapacitated
challenged
disabled
impaired
Antonyms
able-bodied
unimpaired
handicappedpast participle
UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/
Used of something that has been given a handicap (sports, games, etc.)
handicapéEmploi sportif ou technique : pour rééquilibrer une compétition en imposant un handicap.
The horses were handicapped with extra weight so that the race would be fair.
Les chevaux ont été handicapés par un poids supplémentaire afin que la course soit équitable.
Synonyms
challenged
disabled
differently-abled
physically disabled
physically challenged
special-needs
developmentally disabled
mentally disabled
mobility-impaired
physically impaired
impaired
handicapverb

handicapped

Past Simple

handicapped
Past Simple
handicapped
Past Participle
handicapping
Gerund
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
La blessure a handicapé l'athlète, l'empêchant de participer à la course.
handicaperAu sens sportif.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
Le tournoi de golf a handicapé les joueurs en fonction de leurs scores précédents afin d'assurer une compétition équitable.
Synonyms
hinder
restrict
diminish
obstruct
impair

Definitions

handicappednoun
(dated, offensive, plural-only) People who have physical or mental disabilities.
The new regulations aim to improve access for the handicapped.
handicappedadjective
(dated, often offensive) Having a physical or mental disability that limits one's movements, senses, or activities.
Accessible parking spaces are reserved for handicapped drivers.
Disadvantaged or having a disadvantage in a particular situation.
The team was handicapped by the absence of their star player during the final match.
handicappedpast participle
Given a handicap or disadvantage in order to equalise chances or to offset an advantage.
The horses were handicapped with extra weight so that the race would be fair.
handicapverb
To place at a disadvantage or to impede progress.
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
To assign a disadvantage or advantage to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries