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as in handicaps
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
their lack of height was a disadvantage on the basketball court
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as in expenses
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
intense pretrial publicity worked to our disadvantage
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Recent Examples of disadvantages
There are some other disadvantages of wind power.
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Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Here's what to know about the different snow removal tools, including the best uses and disadvantages for each.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Harvard gutted out the disadvantages, though, staving off wave after wave of Boston University pressure to eventually force overtime.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
There are advantages and disadvantages to each.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Larry also thought that teaching his son how to fly might engender a sense of responsibility — a useful lesson for a kid who had few of the disadvantages Larry believed had been critical to his success.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The program performed extremely well across key demographics and platforms, despite industry and timing disadvantages, including a Tuesday air date two days before Christmas.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
But lighting alone isn't enough to deter all criminals, and there are some disadvantages to leaving the lights blazing all night long.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Joseph shared the advantages and disadvantages of different types of schools.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Here's what to know about the different snow removal tools, including the best uses and disadvantages for each.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Harvard gutted out the disadvantages, though, staving off wave after wave of Boston University pressure to eventually force overtime.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
There are advantages and disadvantages to each.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Larry also thought that teaching his son how to fly might engender a sense of responsibility — a useful lesson for a kid who had few of the disadvantages Larry believed had been critical to his success.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The program performed extremely well across key demographics and platforms, despite industry and timing disadvantages, including a Tuesday air date two days before Christmas.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
But lighting alone isn't enough to deter all criminals, and there are some disadvantages to leaving the lights blazing all night long.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Joseph shared the advantages and disadvantages of different types of schools.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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The cars' real handicaps were a lack of liquid cooling for the battery packs.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Secondary school students in less affluent states will find themselves with substandard educational offerings that may serve as handicaps when those students compete with those who have benefited from enriched educational opportunities provided in wealthier states.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Shares of Capital One dipped on Thursday evening after the credit card issuer's fourth-quarter earnings per share missed estimates due to higher expenses.—
,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Peloton also significantly cut operating expenses—selling, general, and administrative costs dropped noticeably compared to the previous year—but the company warned that operating costs remain too elevated relative to its current revenue base.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the 1990s, Norton played a key role in ending the city’s financial crisis by brokering a deal to transfer billions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities to the federal government in exchange for changes to the district’s budget.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a typical acquisition, the buyer conducts extensive due diligence to understand the target company’s financial performance, contracts, liabilities, intellectual property, customer concentration, employee matters, and more.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although Presta valves are pretty much standard on higher-end bikes' wheels, the things definitely do have their drawbacks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, there are drawbacks to the current options.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
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In an essay from 1927, the American composer Henry Cowell identified certain shortcomings of Western musical notation.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Painfully aware of his shortcomings, Wallace would have been horrified by his own subsequent beatification.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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At one point in the season, Pitt was 7-2 and won their first five games with true freshman Mason Heintschel at quarterback, who took over for Eli Holstein after back-to-back losses early in the year against West Virginia and Louisville.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bitcoin prices dropped over the weekend, declining to their lowest point of the year as multiple bearish factors combined to drive losses.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most of the negatives are seared in, and the constructive narratives are being ignored.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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With technology in general, Pratt is reconciling with the positives and negatives constantly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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