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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
Actual research on the topic is still uneven, however, and a study published last year indicated trans women who take hormone therapy may face significant disadvantages compared to their cis peers in metrics like vertical leap and oxygen consumption.
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Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
When asked about potential disadvantages, Roberson said officials hear from educators who can be reluctant to adjust lesson plans.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Potential Concerns With Online Ordering Despite the benefits of an online shopping experience, there are some disadvantages and common concerns.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Jeffrey Hall Professor, University of Kansas While some users report positive effects of having an AI companion, there are disadvantages and even dangers to having a relationship with one.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
In her book, Marin frames her economic disadvantages as an essential part of her political education.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Are there any disadvantages to redshirting?
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Across the country, girls and women are once again being asked to overcome structural disadvantages that Title IX was designed to eliminate.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Colorism refers to discrimination where individuals of the same race receive benefits or disadvantages based on their skin tone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
When asked about potential disadvantages, Roberson said officials hear from educators who can be reluctant to adjust lesson plans.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Potential Concerns With Online Ordering Despite the benefits of an online shopping experience, there are some disadvantages and common concerns.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Jeffrey Hall Professor, University of Kansas While some users report positive effects of having an AI companion, there are disadvantages and even dangers to having a relationship with one.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
In her book, Marin frames her economic disadvantages as an essential part of her political education.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Are there any disadvantages to redshirting?
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Across the country, girls and women are once again being asked to overcome structural disadvantages that Title IX was designed to eliminate.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Colorism refers to discrimination where individuals of the same race receive benefits or disadvantages based on their skin tone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 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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The actor’s sister, Tyree Trice, confirmed his death on a GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses and support his four children.—
Samantha Cookinham,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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While working on the project, costs ballooned unexpectedly—reaching well over six figures—and this doctrine became an important reminder when justifying the expenses.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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Kolfage is alleged to have used the funds to pay for home renovations, make payments on a boat, and purchase a luxury sports utility vehicle, cosmetic surgery and to pay off credit card debt and personal tax liabilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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But companies that are still waiting and seeing might want to get a move on because any liabilities that come will come quickly, Conklin said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The View From NBCUniversal As for Langley and NBCUniversal, there are far more upsides than drawbacks to doing a deal with Sheridan.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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All of those drawbacks, Radical argues, is limiting the quality and scale of data that’s being captured from the sky.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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But other worries abound, a la O’Leary’s remarks about extras, to say nothing of broader cultural detriments like brain-draining our college students.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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These candid and thoughtful conversations about potential scenarios and solutions allow partners to get on the same page and build healthy habits for the long run that can ultimately avoid the detriments of a divorce.—
Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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This iteration of the Prius addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, transforming the hatchback into an exciting, fun car that can go the distance on a single tank of gas.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The carbon market has been beset by shortcomings and subject to accusations of greenwashing, however.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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When the president’s approval rating falls below 50 percent, the losses tend to be more severe.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Alexander appeared in only two games with the Ravens before the trade — two losses to the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Managing Real Madrid means dealing with superstar players — with all the positives and negatives that can bring.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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