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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
The war in Ukraine has only deepened Russia’s disadvantages.
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Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
And yet, such disadvantages might have been overcome, especially in urban settings, had there been the vision and will among America’s industrialists.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Bedpan cons That being said, there are a few disadvantages to using bedpans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The Norwegian tax exemptions on EVs were introduced before EVs came to market and were decisive in offsetting the early disadvantages of EVs compared to conventional cars, especially regarding comfort, vehicle size, and range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
There are some other disadvantages of wind power.
—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
Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
And yet, such disadvantages might have been overcome, especially in urban settings, had there been the vision and will among America’s industrialists.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Bedpan cons That being said, there are a few disadvantages to using bedpans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The Norwegian tax exemptions on EVs were introduced before EVs came to market and were decisive in offsetting the early disadvantages of EVs compared to conventional cars, especially regarding comfort, vehicle size, and range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
There are some other disadvantages of wind power.
—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
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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Location shoots in the metropolitan region or in the capital can apply for a 30% reimbursement for local expenses and 40% for location shoots in the rest of the country.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The defendants — Jed Wood of Fort Worth; Royana Thomas of Arlington; Joshua Link of Stafford, Missouri; Tia Link of Smithton, Missouri; and Taylor Bang of Kildeer, North Dakota — are accused of using investors’ money to purchase real property and for personal expenses.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lucas looked over his roster before the season for its physical strengths and talent liabilities.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Infrastructure projects like pipelines, processing facilities, export capacity, and storage were treated not as liabilities, but as strategic advantages.—
Lynn Granger,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Rivera, along with many other small business owners, opted not to file a claim with the village because the assistance was provided in the form of a low-interest loan that came with additional drawbacks.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Pros and potential drawbacks of Optima Tax Relief Working with a tax relief company like Optima Tax Relief may be helpful for taxpayers dealing with complex IRS issues, but the services may not be necessary or cost-effective in every situation.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 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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According to industry experts, teachers have often become the shock absorbers of systemic shortcomings, and students are among those most affected by the resulting gaps in engagement and preparation for future challenges.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jagged shards of memory shown in flashbacks suggest Laura’s fear and vulnerability as a young girl (played by the filmmakers’ daughter Eliz Mundruczó), alongside indications of narcissistic, at times violent Ivan’s shortcomings as a parent.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those market jitters saw over $1 trillion wiped from the market caps of big tech firms, though some stocks have since recovered some of their losses.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its benefits include greater energy capture without atmospheric losses, near-continuous sunlight, as well as optimal sun-facing orientation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The exhibition has glass negatives of photographs of Yellowstone National Park taken by William Henry Jackson, commemorating the park’s 1872 founding.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Shift Towards Progress Goals, Not Outcomes Because of the up-and-down nature of the rehabilitation, along with the potential temporary decline in athletic skill, your child might look at their performance and see more negatives than positives.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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