B1adjectivehealthsociety
US/dɪˈseɪ.bəld/
UK/dɪˈseɪ.bəld/
having a physical or mental condition that makes some everyday activities difficult
In context
The building has a lift and special toilets for disabled visitors.
Many disabled people still find it hard to get a good job.
Her brother has been disabled since a motorbike accident in 2019.
Words that go with disabled
adverb + adjective
- physically disabledhaving a body condition that limits movementThe new library has ramps for physically disabled visitors.
- severely disabledhaving a very serious disabilityShe works with severely disabled children at a care center.
adjective + noun
- disabled accessentrances and routes that people with disabilities can useThe cinema has disabled access at the side entrance.
- disabled parkingparking spaces reserved for people with disabilitiesPlease don't park in the disabled parking spaces.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The disabled need more help from the government.Correct: Disabled people need more help from the government.