"esthetically challenged" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged. Etymology templates: {{m|en|mentally challenged}} mentally challenged, {{U:en:imitating-challenged}} An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged. Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} esthetically challenged
  1. (humorous, euphemistic, of a person) Ugly. Tags: euphemistic, humorous

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