Definition of able-bodied
:having a sound strong body
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First Known Use of able-bodied
1600
able-bodied Synonyms
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able-bodied, bouncing, fit, hale, hearty, robust, sound, well, well-conditioned, whole, wholesomeAntonyms
ailing, diseased, ill, sick, unfit, unhealthy, unsound, unwellRelated Words
hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough; ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled; active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital; blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving; all right, good, rightNear Antonyms
decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out; challenged, crippled, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, halt, incapacitated, lame; delicate, fragile, frail; emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished; afflicted, troubled; bad, poorlyABLE-BODIED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of able-bodied for English Language Learners
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: having a healthy and strong body : physically fit
ABLE-BODIED Defined for Kids
able-bodied
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able-bod·ied
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Definition of able-bodied for Students
:physically fit
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