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

Formerly incarcerated people with disabilities, chronic mental health or substance abuse issues and those who are older tend to be at higher risk for post-incarceration homelessness, Western said. — Amber Gaudet july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

If the allegations prove true, Clearwater businessman Leo Govoni should face prosecution for stealing millions from individuals with severe disabilities. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

The association provides therapeutic recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities across the Fox Valley region. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Graham, whose current career involves helping people with disabilities, doesn’t have any political experience. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 17 July 2026

But others — often students with disabilities — are finding that they’re excluded from private schools, which, unlike public schools, do not have to admit them. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

In addition to the 17 district councils, presentations also extended to the mayor’s advisory committee for people with disabilities, among other groups. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026

Back home, many older Marylanders, voters with disabilities and residents of rural communities continue to face obstacles to voting in person. — Sam Kinch, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026

While this model is not appropriate for autistic persons with severe language disabilities, most autistic youth and adults have the reciprocal language to engage in a coaching relationship. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026