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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The margin of error was a little over plus-or-minus four percentage points.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In their heart-to-heart about Hal’s pluses and minuses, Kate doesn’t obscure any facts about Hal or even tiptoe around his most infuriating qualities.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The margin of error was a little over plus-or-minus four percentage points.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Preposition
How will a group that seemed to lack offensive oomph at times last season function that way minus a superstar?
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minus
Noun
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But detailed negotiations have dragged out, leaving the country’s key auto making industry at a disadvantage – subject to 25% US tariffs while its rivals in Japan and Europe have already secured much lower rates.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Republican Party may be at a disadvantage in next year's midterm elections, according to new polling.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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This allowed Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro, Leverkusen’s managing director for sport and chief executive, to make a quick appointment without the cost of another contract buyout.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following an inspection by ground crews, who are also working without pay, that same aircraft flew out later the same day on another mission into the storm, the NOAA staff member said.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not the one who improved their golf handicap.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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EconomyFortune 500 Experts say Trump’s $100,000 fee for a talent visa is a handicap on the tech industry.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Managing Real Madrid means dealing with superstar players — with all the positives and negatives that can bring.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The next wave of research has sought to capitalize on the benefits of GLP-1s with fewer downsides.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stocks were accelerating to the downside Tuesday afternoon.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Minus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minus. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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