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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 subsidies have helped offset some of the structural cost disadvantages that manufacturers face in India, including the lack of a China-like robust supply chain and logistics challenges.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Like nearshoring, each friendshoring destination has its advantages and disadvantages.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Hanjiro still thinks highly of them both, although each pupil faces disadvantages.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The war in Ukraine has only deepened Russia’s disadvantages.
—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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Like nearshoring, each friendshoring destination has its advantages and disadvantages.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Hanjiro still thinks highly of them both, although each pupil faces disadvantages.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The war in Ukraine has only deepened Russia’s disadvantages.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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Young players can be motivated to keep playing more complex games, especially if parents create handicaps that help young kids excel or house rules that are designed for inclusive play.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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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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Once a creditor secures a judgment and begins taking a cut of your wages, your ability to cover basic expenses, like rent, utilities and groceries, is immediately compromised.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The companies could also sell excess power generation to utilities for public consumption, in addition to negotiating separate rate structures with public utilities and states, ensuring expenses are not passed on to consumers.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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By turning environmental liabilities into grid-scale assets, this research could soon allow the very mines that once powered the industrial age to stabilize the clean energy future.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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In announcing the pending closure, the Blocks said the paper lost $350 million over the past two decades, and a court decision in favor of the union added retroactive health care payments and other liabilities.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But There’s a Catch Waterproof shoes come with drawbacks.—
Alisha McDarris,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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When students are encouraged to experiment with and critique large language models (LLMs), AI becomes an on-demand study partner with benefits and drawbacks.—
Maximilian Milovidov,
NPR,
6 Mar. 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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Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Edwards is right that the exit had more to do with Liverpool’s strengths than with Wolves’ shortcomings.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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While critics emphasize job losses, some analysts maintain that the broader economy has not yet entered recession territory, with forecasters continuing to project positive—though slower—GDP growth rather than contraction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leading the losses was South Korea’s benchmark Kospi, which closed down almost 6%.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, for the biggest impact, leave out the negatives and offer sincere expressions of pride for the accomplishment at hand.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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