challenged
pronunciation
How to pronounce challenged in British English:
UK [ˈtʃælɪndʒd]
How to pronounce challenged in American English:
US [ˈtʃæləndʒd]
Word Origin
- challenged (adj.)
- as a euphemism for "disabled," 1985, past participle adjective from challenge (v.).
Example
- 1. But two other articles of faith are being challenged .
- 2. But other top executives strongly challenged the idea .
- 3. The competition challenged students to propose a concept of a small home that produces enough sustainable energy to equal out energy consumption .
- 4. Defense attorneys have repeatedly challenged his account .
- 5. If american dominance is challenged , it will be at sea .