Synonyms for

Challenged

Verb / ˈtʃælʌndʒd / Another word for challenged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To invite someone to engage in a contest or competition, or to question or dispute the truth or validity of something.

Synonyms & similar words

challenge dispute gainsay takeexception dared provoked questioned opposed defied disputed tested confronted competed battled fought engaged confronted rivalled challenging difficult demanding inviting stimulating testing

Synonyms by register

Formal

tested put to the test demanding arduous

Informal

tough tricky hard difficult

Literary

taxing onerous

Antonyms

easy simple uncomplicated straightforward manageable effortless

Common collocations

  • intellectually challenged
  • visually challenged
  • hearing challenged
  • physically challenged
  • developmentally challenged
  • emotionally challenged
  • financially challenged
  • artistically challenged

Word family

noun challenge
verb challenge
adjective challenging
adverb challengingly

Usage note

The term 'challenged' is often used as a euphemism for 'disabled'. While intended to be more sensitive, it can sometimes sound awkward or overly polite. Consider using more direct and specific language when appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. I challenged my sister to a game of chess.
  2. The teacher challenged the students to solve a difficult math problem.
  3. The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
  4. The athlete challenged himself to run a marathon.
  5. The chef challenged herself to create a new recipe.

Quotes

  • A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it. - Ray Davis
  • The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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