Synonyms of disabilities

disabilities

noun

plural of disability

as in injuries

a condition that interferes with someone's ability to engage in certain tasks

The group provides one-on-one mentorship to students with various disabilities.

The disability caused by the car crash prevented him from working.

Related Words

• injuries
• disablements
• damages
• impairments
• dysfunctions
• incapacities
• maladies
• harms
• needs
• hurts
• detriments
• incapabilities
• afflictions
• debilitations
• weaknesses
• deficiencies
• deficits
• failings
• shortcomings
• inadequacies
• handicaps
• shortfalls
• liabilities
• imperfections
• inabilities
• incapacitations
• insufficiencies
• faults
• disadvantages
• lacks
• drawbacks
• wants
• debits
• downsides
• minuses
• incommodities
• insufficiences
• negatives
• disbenefits
• strikes

Dissimilar Words

• abilities
• capabilities
• capacities
• faculties
• competencies
• competences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disabilities

The changes could also spell disaster for children with disabilities, as state requirements for services often pale in comparison to Head Start’s federal mandates. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

The event supports cycling for children with developmental delays and disabilities and will feature an adaptive bike giveaway. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

There is ample data available demonstrating the importance of early intervention for a variety of disabilities. — Parents, 7 Aug. 2026

Certain groups are especially likely to be affected by this rule change, including early retirees, first-time moms, children and people with disabilities who haven’t applied or been approved for disability benefits. — Amelia B. Finaret, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Before this, disability placards were primarily provided to people with disabilities who drive themselves. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Eichenholz plans to build a larger facility and also housing near that new facility, so that 500 adults with disabilities could live nearby, with profits from the repairs helping to offset the costs. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Four years ago, Hwang was working at The Whole Person, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities in the KC area. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Kids under the age of 2 and people with disabilities travel for free. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026