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 include removing questions about how many students identify as nonbinary, the number of nonbinary students with disabilities and nonbinary English learners. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Over five decades, Canine Companions, at no cost to its clients, has assisted people with physical disabilities or challenges, cognitive issues and post-traumatic stress disorder. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Exposure to these types of hazards can cause serious injuries, disabilities, or death, inspectors said. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Some travelers, such as those with disabilities, can undergo a physical pat-down at request. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Every state receives federal funding to provide financial assistance through both programs — which are among the country’s largest safety-net programs for low-income families, elderly residents and people with disabilities. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

The policy includes exceptions for students with disabilities and English learners. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

The restaurant offers accessible parking for guests with disabilities. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

The fully accessible, 168-acre camp provides free programming for children living with disabilities and lifelong illnesses and their families. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026