DEFECTIVENESS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

defectiveness

noun

Definition of defectiveness

as in impairment

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Recent Examples of defectiveness This worry about defectiveness can lead to a panicked call for literature’s redemption. — Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026

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Noun

By far, the substantial supervision test, the cognitive impairment prong, is the most common pathway.

— James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Almost half live with four or more chronic health conditions that can cause functional or cognitive impairments.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of impairment

Noun

Yet, for those failings, the Selecao found a way to come through on both occasions – mainly due to the in-game changes Ancelotti made.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Such failings merits more analysis but there is surely some truth in left back Ali Abdi’s comments after a 4-0 filleting by Japan in their second game.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of failing

Noun

Furthermore, companies tend to have an easier time outperforming consensus sales growth estimates during periods of US dollar weakness.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
This helps nourish and protect hair from external aggressors like UV damage and pollution, which can cause weakness and buildup.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

Without meaningful intervention, children are more likely to carry these chronic conditions into adulthood to their health detriment, risking progression to diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other health problems.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 8 July 2026
According to new data from ICIMS, 78% of Generation Z sees artificial intelligence as a major detriment to their early-career opportunities.

— Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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