'technically-challenged' originates from the English word 'technical,' combined with 'challenged,' where 'technical' refers to skills or knowledge related to technology, and 'challenged' implies difficulty or lack of ability.

The term 'technically-challenged' evolved from the combination of 'technical' and 'challenged' to describe individuals who find it difficult to use technology.

Initially, it meant 'having difficulty with technical tasks,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.