geographically challenged
The term "geographically challenged" humorously or informally describes various difficulties related to geography, from personal navigation issues to remote locations.
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Definition
B2Everyday Life
(colloquial, humorous)Lacking basic knowledge of geography, such as being unable to identify continents on a map.
Example
- She is geographically challenged and often confuses countries in Europe with those in Asia.
B2Navigation
(informal)Having a poor sense of direction, often struggling to navigate even familiar environments.
Example
- Despite living in the city for years, he remains geographically challenged and frequently gets lost.
B2Remote Locations
(informal)Living or being situated in a remote or hard-to-reach place.
Example
- The village is geographically challenged, making it difficult for residents to access basic services.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "geographically challenged":
racially challengedgravitationally challengedmentally challenged