disbenefits

noun

plural of disbenefit
as in disadvantages
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success the question whether allowing the big-box stores in would be a disbenefit to the community

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  1. disadvantages
  2. liabilities
Noun
  • Darman sketched out on paper a comparison of all the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to work at the Post while writing books, versus moving to TV.
    — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The advantages far, far outweigh the disadvantages, but the disadvantages at blue bloods are the outside noise is always going to be way over the top, no matter what’s happening.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • This time, many of the issues that helped Trump win reelection in 2024, such as his handling of the economy, could prove to be liabilities for Republicans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Recurring Accruals Records expected milestone liabilities or earned revenue before invoicing.
    — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of liabilities
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“Disbenefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbenefits. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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