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noun

Definition of minusnext
as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success a plan with lots of pluses and only a few minuses

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preposition

ˈmī-nəs How to pronounce minus (audio)
as in without
not having the contraption was like a giant carousel minus the horses

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Recent Examples of minus
Noun
That development has been a minus so far. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 But Tom came in, offering a completely different personality with his own pluses, minuses and foibles. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Preposition
Those withdrawals – minus the portion attributed to individuals’ after-tax contributions – will be taxed like ordinary income at the child’s tax rate. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 My wedding was perfect (minus the weather and the chemical burns). — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for minus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minus
  1. disadvantage
  2. without
  3. handicap
  4. negative
  5. downside
Noun
  • In consumer, that same person is at a disadvantage against a buyer who understands why a particular product resonates with a particular demographic and whether that resonance is durable.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The hypervirulent subpopulation had a fitness disadvantage in the urinary tract—the origin of the infection.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Definition of disadvantage
Preposition
  • Markets without a closing bell lack the anchor that net asset value calculations, margin requirements and index rebalancing have relied on for as long as those processes have existed.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Meek, without using names, criticized both Jones and Gilbert for donations received from CDR and The Geo Group, companies that have made money off immigration enforcement in Florida.
    — Raisa Habersham July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of without
Noun
  • For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Jon Zaghloul, city of Aurora spokesperson, said a variety of parking options will be offered on Friday, with handicap accessible parking at the north end of the Aurora Transportation Center parking lot.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of handicap
Noun
  • But over long stretches of time, the potential negatives are far outweighed by the inherent profitability of being paid to assume the risks that your customers want to lay off on you.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • In 1999, a clean print of Grand Illusion was struck from the original negative and released by Rialto Pictures.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Definition of negative
Noun
  • Her only downside is her injury history, but a healthy Lavelle is lethal.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Charlie LoGrasso, head production manager of Bakey in Boston, said the chocolate babka’s popularity has a downside.
    — Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of downside

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“Minus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minus. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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