That poor lady is disabled.
Source: tatoeba (68237)
Disabled
Synonyms for "disabled" (83 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Noun(6 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (25)
Related words (41)
Noun(12 words)
inactiveincapacitateincapacitatedinvalidslamingmore immobilenonoperationalparalyzepausepersons with disabilitiessuspendthe disability community
Adjective(2 words)
inactive switchinoperative system
incapacitatedinoperativeinvalidatedlamelimpingmaimedparalyzedplayed outpowerlessprostrateruinedrun downrun-downsappedspavinedspentused upwastedweakenedworn
Show 2 more words
worn outworn-out
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: handicapped, ausgespielt, bad, being unable to work, burned-out.
- Sentence evidence is available for disabled, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "disabled".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "disabled"
Keep "disabled" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "disabled" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "disabled", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "disabled" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesconditiondeactivationdisabilityimpairmentincapacitationminority grouppeoplepopulationprotected classsocial groupstatestatus
More specific
20 entriesaccount deactivationaccount disabledaccount suspensionadvocacy groupsblind peopledeaf peopledevice deactivationdisability rights movementfeature disabledfeature suspensionmobility impaired peoplemobility impairmentpermanent disabilityservice disabledservice suspensionsoftware deactivation
Showing 16 of 20 words.
Collocations
17 entriesaccessible design for disableddisability benefitsdisability rightsdisable accessdisable accountdisable buttondisable devicedisable featuredisable functiondisabled accessdisabled parkingdisabled peopledisabled personphysically disabledservices for the disabledthe disabled
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
I really enjoy helping disabled people.
Source: tatoeba (269832)
A sprained ankle disabled him from walking for a month.
Source: tatoeba (274500)
It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled. Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states. We are, and always will be, the United States of America.
Source: tatoeba (347742)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "disabled"?
Closest matches include handicapped, ausgespielt, bad, being unable to work, burned-out.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "disabled"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.