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Synonyms of disabled

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for disabled is incapacitated. Other synonyms of disabled are lame, indisposed and invalid. The opposite of disabled is enabled.

Synonyms and similar words for disabled

adjectiveLegally disqualified.

  • lamePhysically disabled.

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Opposite of disabled

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • abledHaving a range of physical powers as specified.
  • enabledBeing capable for use or action; not disabled.

Meaning of disabled

  1. adjective Made incapable of use or action.
  2. adjective Having a disability.
  3. adjective Legally disqualified.

Full definition of disabled

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Questions about synonyms of disabled

What is another word for disabled?
Disabled has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as incapacitated, lame, indisposed and invalid.
What is the opposite of disabled?
The opposite of disabled is enabled. Other antonyms of disabled are abled.
What does disabled mean?
Disabled means made incapable of use or action.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: disabled (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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