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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Somewhere in there is the five-minus-one answer Zito must find.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Although often skipped for the more popular Starved Rock State Park, nearby Matthiessen State Park serves up the same majestic waterfalls, wooded canyons and striking sandstone cliffs—minus the crowds.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That stint was a minus-five to start the fourth quarter, prompting Adelman to go back to Jokic with nine minutes left and a seven-point lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Somewhere in there is the five-minus-one answer Zito must find.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Preposition
Troy’s response gives Ashley a disturbing picture of the future (minus the business class seat and the Xanax).
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Although often skipped for the more popular Starved Rock State Park, nearby Matthiessen State Park serves up the same majestic waterfalls, wooded canyons and striking sandstone cliffs—minus the crowds.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minus
Noun
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The congresswoman was at a disadvantage, unquestionably, in trying to defend against criminal charges at the same time as the House probe.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The real twist here is a disadvantage because, in losing, Christian has to take an envelope back to camp and read its contents in front of his tribe mates.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the event went off without a security hitch, which was likely reassuring to members of Congress shaken by Saturday night's press dinner incident.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is one handicap accessible Deluxe Suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, researchers have studied job insecurity for decades and reached the overwhelming consensus that the sentiment is a net negative for organizations.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But as reported by the Art Newspaper, digital renderings made from high-resolution glass negatives from a photo-documentation campaign started in 1925 are bringing the works back to life, in a way.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep big upside, but minimize the downside, shown here.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, many cruisers argue the downsides outweigh the benefits.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Minus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minus. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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