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单词 differently abled
释义

differently abled

adjective

: having a disability : disabled sense 1a
The sports program and foundation offers a dozen different sporting events for differently abled athletes, plus instruction about modeling, acting and public speaking. Lynnette Hintze
sometimes objected to as an awkward or condescending euphemism
… the #saytheword campaign to urge both the media and everyday speakers to use the words disabled and disability rather than mealy-mouthed euphemisms such as differently abled Ellen Samuels

Synonyms

  • challenged
  • disabled
  • exceptional
  • impaired
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Example Sentences

won a gold metal in the Paralympics, an international Olympic competition for the differently abled
Recent Examples on the Web There is still a huge amount of work to be done, especially with people who are differently abled. Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 But this alone doesn’t bring more women, people of color, the differently abled, and folks from the LBGTQIA+ community into the business and culture of outdoor recreation. James Edward Mills, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2020 It’s not very common to see characters who are differently abled in these kinds of narratives. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 9 June 2022 Organizations should also work closely with individuals who are knowledgeable about accessibility to better understand policies and practices that need to be adopted or amended to better accommodate those who are differently abled. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 An accessible workplace is one that prioritizes needs and unique support systems of employees who are differently abled. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 This effort includes bringing hackers, academics, differently abled individuals, and people from all ethnic backgrounds to create new solutions. Dan Reilly, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2021 Announces the creation of the Ed Asner Family Center, which supports people who are differently abled. CNN, 30 Aug. 2021 The situation is even more complicated for mothers of children who are differently abled and need around-the-clock care. Jana Cholakovska, refinery29.com, 26 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

differently abled

adjective

dif·​fer·​ent·​ly abled ˈdif-ərnt-lē-ˈā-bəld, ˈdif-(ə-)rənt- How to pronounce differently abled (audio)
: disabled, challenged

differently abled

adjective

as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities won a gold metal in the Paralympics, an international Olympic competition for the differently abled

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disabled
  • challenged
  • impaired
  • deaf
  • exceptional
  • blind
  • paralyzed
  • hard of hearing
  • sick
  • lame
  • halt
  • immobilized
  • diseased
  • unfit
  • incapacitated
  • unhealthy
  • quadriplegic
  • unwell
  • immobile
  • special-needs
  • ill
  • mute
  • ailing
  • unsound

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimpaired
  • nondisabled
  • well
  • abled
  • healthy
  • whole
  • robust
  • fit
  • able-bodied
  • wholesome
  • bouncing
  • sound
  • hale
  • chipper
  • hearty
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