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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
Fracture pan cons On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to fracture bedpans.
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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
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
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
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
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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Seymour said the fundraiser’s original goal has already been consumed by travel costs alone and warned that future expenses — including therapy — remain unknown.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The most substantial category where OU reported more expenses than Texas was overhead and administrative expenses, which cost the Sooners about $45 million more than the Longhorns.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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But two sources with knowledge of Bass’ office said that after receiving an early draft, the mayor told then-interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva that the report could expose the city to legal liabilities for those failures.—
Paul Pringle,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Not financial debt—operational liabilities that compound slowly, stay off the dashboard, and surface only when performance plateaus or something breaks.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the judge did take that step, the case would likely be reassigned either to another prosecutor’s office in a neighboring county or to the state Attorney General’s office – all options which come with their own drawbacks.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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This alternative comes with a few drawbacks, however.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
30 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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Mattison was excited about the possibility of helping the Dolphins solve their short-yardage shortcomings, a problem that had bedeviled them the previous two seasons.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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But finding a way to reimagine a roster to account for his strengths and shortcomings is a major undertaking and the list of realistic suitors is limited even before considering scheme and depth-chart implications.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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