differently able

English

Alternative forms

• differently abled

Adjective

differently able (not comparable)

1. (euphemistic, often humorous or pejoratively so except India) Disabled or handicapped.
   • 2022 May 24, “Is Chennai convenient for its Differently-abled citizens?”, in The Hindu‎^[1]:

     Illogical pedestrian crossings, inaccessible pavements and inconvenient public transport make it rather hostile for its differently abled citizens.

Usage notes

In India, this word is often used as a neutral term in official and formal contexts. However, it has been criticised as condescending and inaccurate.

Translations

euphemism for 'disabled'

• Dutch: andersvalide
• (deprecated template usage) {{trans-mid}}
• Indonesian: difabel
• Italian: diversamente abile
• Swedish: funktionshindrad (sv)