unhandicapped
unhandicapped Lexical Profile
unhandicapped Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Free from any impediment, disadvantage, or encumbrance that makes success or progress more difficult.
"Unhandicapped by legacy infrastructure, the new telecommunications company rapidly deployed fiber-optic networks across the region."
Not having a physical or mental disability; able-bodied.
"Early accessibility studies often compared the mobility patterns of disabled commuters with those of unhandicapped pedestrians."
Conducted or competing without a scoring adjustment, weight penalty, or time allowance given to equalize the chances of competitors (in sports and games).
"The club championship is a strictly unhandicapped tournament, meaning the player with the lowest gross score wins outright."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to physical or mental conditions, 'unhandicapped' is considered dated in modern usage; contemporary guidelines generally prefer terms such as 'non-disabled' or 'able-bodied'.