1
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
In comparison, the new players have their own advantages and disadvantages.
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
One of the main disadvantages of this strategy is that standardization of products may be unsuccessful for meeting each customer’s needs.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Mythos and its private release also tilt the scales temporarily in the favor of cybersecurity defenses which balances out some of the asymmetric disadvantages that defenders face.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of the platform.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Speaking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2024, Huang said one of the biggest disadvantages facing privileged graduates is expecting success to come too easily.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Democrats view the open-seat contest as one of their better statewide opportunities in years, though the party still faces structural disadvantages in turnout during nonpresidential elections.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Despite these disadvantages, Spirit grew rapidly during the early two-thousands and made a profit through 2019.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Instead, perhaps plucky Oklahoma, with all of its financial disadvantages, scheduling struggles and three-star players, could shake up the world.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
One of the main disadvantages of this strategy is that standardization of products may be unsuccessful for meeting each customer’s needs.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Mythos and its private release also tilt the scales temporarily in the favor of cybersecurity defenses which balances out some of the asymmetric disadvantages that defenders face.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of the platform.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Speaking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2024, Huang said one of the biggest disadvantages facing privileged graduates is expecting success to come too easily.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Democrats view the open-seat contest as one of their better statewide opportunities in years, though the party still faces structural disadvantages in turnout during nonpresidential elections.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Despite these disadvantages, Spirit grew rapidly during the early two-thousands and made a profit through 2019.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Instead, perhaps plucky Oklahoma, with all of its financial disadvantages, scheduling struggles and three-star players, could shake up the world.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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During his first term, his office launched dashboards tracking homelessness spending, city liabilities and other government data while conducting audits of homelessness programs, affordable housing oversight, LAPD operations and other city functions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Silva also recommended that the board take a more aggressive approach to paying down its CalPERS liabilities, with a $400,000-per-year payment versus a $200,000-per-year payment.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Here’s how to balance the benefits and drawbacks of remote work at the start of your career.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Caren Yglesias, an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland's School of Landscape Architecture, says a shorter arch might be less obstructive, but not without its own drawbacks.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Leach also would publicly call out his players and could get ornery when questioned about his team’s shortcomings.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Data doesn’t show whole picture The data has its shortcomings.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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One person alone isn’t indicative of UCLA’s wins or losses, Inouye-Perez says.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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All are useful, all are partial, and none reverse the country’s losses.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 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,
28 May 2026
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Ahlhauser sent her a contact sheet with images of the seven negatives.—
Jim Higgins,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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