DIFFERENTLY ABLED Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

differently abled

adjective

Definition of differently abled

as in disabled

deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities won a gold medal in the Paralympics, an international Olympic competition for the differently abled

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Recent Examples of differently abled The incubator is open to founders who identify as women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, differently abled, seniors, aged 65-plus, and/or from low-income backgrounds. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Holy Angels is a nonprofit organization that employs differently abled individuals and puts the profits from its businesses back into supporting people with disabilities. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025 This is a president who, while campaigning for his first term in office, imitated the arm motions of a New York Times reporter who is differently abled. — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025 Though some employees are differently abled or require more help than others, Alyse said they are held to the same standards — high ones, as is evident to anyone who dines at Freeland’s. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2025 Adopting Ash showed Isom, of Houston, Texas, that there are many other cats out there who are differently abled but still deserve to be loved. — Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 Its wellness pool has a ramp for wheelchairs to encourage differently abled to make the most of these soothing waters, which provide relief to tired joints and muscles or nurture sensitive skin. — Savannah Romero, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2023 The nonprofit also glommed onto the fact that technology trials for sortation and other forms of preparation must be a priority because many of its employees are differently abled, meaning that adaptations will need to be made. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

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Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell found that Wisconsin’s paper-only absentee ballot system violates the rights of disabled voters who cannot complete a paper ballot without assistance.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
The judge declined to order elections officials to offer electronic ballots to qualified disabled voters, saying the parties still disputed whether that was a reasonable remedy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of disabled

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Ultimately, glorifying sleep deprivation is counterproductive; prioritizing sleep is key for career longevity and productivity, while chronic insomnia leads to impaired judgment and hinders professional growth.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
With the rise in bariatric surgery, more patients are developing iron deficiency due to impaired iron absorption, Thomas said.

— Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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