Handicapped and Unfortunate

Handicapped

Handicapped adjective - Incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness.
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Synonyms for Handicapped

Unfortunate and handicapped are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unfortunate" instead an adjective "Handicapped".

Nearby Words: handicap, handicapping

Unfortunate

Unfortunate adjective - Bringing about ruin or misfortune.

Handicapped and unfortunate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handicapped" instead an adjective "Unfortunate".

Nearby Word: unfortunately

Both words in one sentence

  • However, the romantic subplots are fairly shallow, and its portrayal of a mentally handicapped character runs into serious Unfortunate Implications.
  • Comic Book / Preacher Brother-Sister Incest: Over the course of the series we see the unfortunate genetic result of two sets of inbred families - Billy-Bob's family in "All In The Family" and the handicapped children of Jesus in "Crusaders".
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