Meanings
adjectiveparentally challenged (comparative more parentally challenged, superlative most parentally challenged)
comparative more parentally challenged · superlative most parentally challenged
- euphemistichumorousLacking one or both parents, or having parents who are inadequately supportive or caring.
Origin
An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged.
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parentally challenged. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parentally%20challenged
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“parentally challenged.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parentally%20challenged. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “parentally challenged,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parentally%20challenged.
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