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

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

The flag’s initial design featured zigzag stripes in blue, yellow, white, red, and green on a black background; the zigzags symbolized the barriers around which people with disabilities need to maneuver. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

He's director of strategic partnerships with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities access outdoor recreation. — Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026

Per the complaint, Kasanga had disabilities including autism, moderate intellectual disability, intermittent explosive disorder and seizure disorder. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

This can help identify if reading disabilities are contributing to their disinterest. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 July 2026

Many are people with disabilities who need dependable transportation to access services and opportunity. — Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Elderly people and those with disabilities are less able to avoid rodents, especially at night. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Cuts to funding for people with disabilities, rising tuition costs and slashed teacher salaries would all be on the table, said Fogle, a Springfield Democrat. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026