crippled
/ˈkɹɪpəld/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
Adjective
Examples
A crippled man, twenty years older than you, whom you will have to wait on?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
a crippled version of the software, lacking many features
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crippled” mean?
Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
Is “crippled” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.