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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Recent Examples of minus
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Robinson, with his relentless rebounding and rim protection, had posted a plus/minus of +41 off the bench this postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
That's a change from the current limit, which amounts to the total cost of attendance minus any student aid an individual receives.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Netflix has proudly declared that the fifth and final season of Outer Banks has begun production, with a new set photo of the group in costume minus (spoilers) JJ, who was killed off in season 4, barring some sort of miraculous resurrection.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Robinson, with his relentless rebounding and rim protection, had posted a plus/minus of +41 off the bench this postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Preposition
The latest YouGov/Economist survey, conducted July 16–18, shows the president's approval among working-class Americans rising to 38 percent, with 55 percent disapproving, for a net rating of minus 17.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
That's a change from the current limit, which amounts to the total cost of attendance minus any student aid an individual receives.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minus
Noun
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There are advantages and disadvantages to consider.—
Michael Collins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Advanced users were given the option of several versions of those models, all of which had advantages and disadvantages.—
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11 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Most people shift their weight from one leg to another without much thought.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday , after the U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
Noun
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One of the few negatives from last weekend’s game was the number of penalties.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump's approval is also net negative in two states with gubernatorial races this fall − New Jersey and Virginia − according to Morning Consult.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The potential downside is the fear that banks become simply white label product providers to increasingly sophisticated ISVs and a tech ecosystem.—
Fiona Roach Canning,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But researchers and city governments say there are many downsides to expanding Florida’s fake grass footprint.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Minus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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