English Adjectives for "Disability"

deaf

Adjective

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partly or completely unable to hear

hearing(a)

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The deaf child communicates using sign language.

He became deaf after a childhood illness damaged his hearing.

blind

Adjective

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not able to see

sighted

disabled

Adjective

/dɪˈseɪbəɫd/

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

lame

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having difficulty walking or moving due to disability in the feet or legs

numb

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(of a part of the body) lacking feeling or sensation

paralyzed

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unable to move or feel part or all of one's body due to injury or illness

crippled

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having a significant physical impairment or disability that affects one's ability to move or function normally

mute

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unable to speak or produce sound

handicapped

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having a physical or mental condition that limits one's movements, senses, or activities

autistic

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having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior

visually impaired

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/vˈɪʒuːəli ɪmpˈɛɹd/

experiencing partial or complete loss of vision

challenged

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facing difficulties or obstacles due to physical, mental, or developmental conditions

differently-abled

Adjective

/dˈɪfɚɹənliˈeɪbəld/

having physical, mental, or developmental conditions

amputated

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(of a body part) surgically removed or missing due to injury or medical condition

wheelchair-bound

Adjective

/wˈiːltʃɛɹbˈaʊnd/

relying on a wheelchair for mobility due to a physical disability

hearing impaired

Adjective

/hˈɪɹɪŋ ɪmpˈɛɹd/

having a partial or complete loss of hearing

mobility impaired

Adjective

/moʊbˈɪlɪɾi ɪmpˈɛɹd/

having difficulty or limitations in moving around due to physical disabilities or conditions

cognitively impaired

Adjective

/kˈɑːɡnɪtˌɪvli ɪmpˈɛɹd/

having difficulties with cognitive functions such as memory, learning, problem-solving, or understanding due to a developmental disorder, injury, or condition

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