What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crippled
Example
The accident left him crippled for life. [crippled: adjective]
Example
The company's finances were crippled by the recession. [crippled: verb]
disabled
Example
She was born with a disabled leg. [disabled: adjective]
Example
The website is not accessible to disabled users. [disabled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disabled is the more common and accepted term in modern language, while crippled is less commonly used and may be considered offensive by some people.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crippled and disabled?
Disabled is the more formal and appropriate term to use in most contexts, while crippled is informal and outdated.
