Challenged: meaning, definitions and examples

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challenged

[ ˈtʃalɪndʒd ]

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in a competitive context

Having a competitive nature or being eager to take on difficult tasks or obstacles.

Synonyms

ambitious, competitive, determined

Examples of usage

She is a challenged athlete who never gives up.
The team is looking for challenged individuals to join their ranks.

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to question the truth or validity of something

To question or dispute the truth or validity of something.

Synonyms

contest, dispute, question

Examples of usage

She challenged his decision to fire the employee.
The scientist challenged the existing theory with new evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "challenged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desafiado

🇮🇳 चुनौतीपूर्ण (chunautīpūrṇa)

🇩🇪 herausgefordert

🇮🇩 ditantang

🇺🇦 викликаний

🇵🇱 wyzwany

🇯🇵 挑戦された (chōsen sa reta)

🇫🇷 mis au défi

🇪🇸 desafiado

🇹🇷 meydan okundu

🇰🇷 도전받은 (dojeon-badeun)

🇸🇦 متحدي (mutaḥaddī)

🇨🇿 vyzván

🇸🇰 vyzvaný

🇨🇳 受到挑战 (shòudào tiǎozhàn)

🇸🇮 izzvan

🇮🇸 áskorun (áskorun)

🇰🇿 шақырылған (şaqyrılğan)

🇬🇪 გამოწვეული (gamotsveuli)

🇦🇿 çağırışa məruz qalmış (çağırışa məruz qalmış)

🇲🇽 desafiado

Word origin

The word 'challenged' has its origin in the Middle English word 'challengen', which came from Old French 'challenger', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'calumniare'. The term has evolved over time to encompass both a competitive nature and questioning the truth or validity of something.