disabled
[dɪsˈɛɪ̯bəɫd]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: disableds
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Made incapable of use or action.
Adjective
Examples
In the car department we would repair cars that were disabled and placed in bad order by a bunch of scalies taking the place of striking switchmen, engineers, Firemen, etc.
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 a disability.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disabled” mean?
Made incapable of use or action.
Is “disabled” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.