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

Her career goal is to work with people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

The opinion doesn't change existing law, but advocates worry that HHS and the DOJ could begin rescinding guidance and regulations that mandate integration for people with disabilities. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 31 July 2026

National scouting events in recent years included community spaces for girls, scouts of color, LGBTQ+ scouts and persons with disabilities, according to Aronson. — Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 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

People with disabilities or serious illness, parents of young children, caregivers and other select groups are exempt. — Julie Wernau, NPR, 31 July 2026

Graduation rates have also risen substantially among economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, English learners, homeless students, and students attending Title I schools. — Jared Polis, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

When asked whether Juliana had any mental health disabilities or concerns, the caller said no. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026