Synonyms of minus

minus 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantage
• handicap
• negative
• downside
• drawback
• liability
• debit
• shortcoming
• incommodity
• disbenefit
• strike
• obstacle
• impairment
• albatross
• disability
• let
• millstone
• failing
• interference
• hurdle
• stranglehold
• embarrassment
• hitch
• obstruction
• rub
• impediment
• hindrance
• catch
• stop
• shackle
• crimp
• clog
• bar
• trammel
• check
• manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plus
• advantage
• edge
• asset
• margin
• start
• control
• vantage
• lead
• jump
• drop
• head start
• upper hand
• command
• predominance
• mastery
• privilege
• transcendence
• ascendancy
• superiority
• opportunity
• supremacy
• assistance
• prerogative
• aid
• break
• help
• better

minus

2 of 2

preposition

ˈmī-nəs 

as in without

not having

the contraption was like a giant carousel minus the horses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• without
• absent
• sans
• wanting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minus

Noun

Despite all of that, Karaban did finish plus-12, the highest plus-minus total on the team. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

In her return to Golden State, Sparks development player Kate Martin was the lone player with a positive plus/minus at plus-two in the ninth of her 12 allotted games. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

Preposition

That's changed with the Apple Music TV, a 24/7, ad-free music video stream that recalls MTV's heyday (minus the VJs). — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

DraftKings slightly favors yes, while BetMGM favors no, but both sportsbooks are giving minus odds to yes and no. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Phrases Containing minus

• plus or minus