Challenged

10 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Questioned, disputed, or called into doubt; tested by difficult circumstances. Facing obstacles or disadvantages, often used euphemistically.

“The athlete challenged the referee's decision during the match.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

chal·lenged

Related Words

Synonyms

disputedcontestedtesteddefied

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

10-letter word; too long for standard Wordle

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 19 points; contains valuable H and good letter combination

Words Related to Challenged

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “challenged” to make these 10-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

challenges

Words you can make from Challenged

Shorter words formed from the letters in “challenged”.

challenge alleged changed called candle change glance handle helena legend ached achen acned aegle agend agene aglee agnel alden allen ancle anele angel angle

Explore Similar Words

10-letter words starting with C 10-letter words ending with D All 10-letter words 9-letter words 11-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up challenged in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free