1
as in handicaps
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
their lack of height was a disadvantage on the basketball court
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as in expenses
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
intense pretrial publicity worked to our disadvantage
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Recent Examples of disadvantages
Actual research on the topic is still uneven, however, and a study published last year indicated trans women who take hormone therapy may face significant disadvantages compared to their cis peers in metrics like vertical leap and oxygen consumption.
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Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
When asked about potential disadvantages, Roberson said officials hear from educators who can be reluctant to adjust lesson plans.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Potential Concerns With Online Ordering Despite the benefits of an online shopping experience, there are some disadvantages and common concerns.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Jeffrey Hall Professor, University of Kansas While some users report positive effects of having an AI companion, there are disadvantages and even dangers to having a relationship with one.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
In her book, Marin frames her economic disadvantages as an essential part of her political education.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Are there any disadvantages to redshirting?
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Across the country, girls and women are once again being asked to overcome structural disadvantages that Title IX was designed to eliminate.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Colorism refers to discrimination where individuals of the same race receive benefits or disadvantages based on their skin tone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
When asked about potential disadvantages, Roberson said officials hear from educators who can be reluctant to adjust lesson plans.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Potential Concerns With Online Ordering Despite the benefits of an online shopping experience, there are some disadvantages and common concerns.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Jeffrey Hall Professor, University of Kansas While some users report positive effects of having an AI companion, there are disadvantages and even dangers to having a relationship with one.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
In her book, Marin frames her economic disadvantages as an essential part of her political education.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Are there any disadvantages to redshirting?
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Across the country, girls and women are once again being asked to overcome structural disadvantages that Title IX was designed to eliminate.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Colorism refers to discrimination where individuals of the same race receive benefits or disadvantages based on their skin tone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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The cars' real handicaps were a lack of liquid cooling for the battery packs.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Secondary school students in less affluent states will find themselves with substandard educational offerings that may serve as handicaps when those students compete with those who have benefited from enriched educational opportunities provided in wealthier states.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The weather can have a notable impact on heating expenses in a number of ways—not only because colder temperatures will raise the amount of energy needed to warm a home, but also because colder weather increases the demand for electricity, which can cause prices to go up too.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Partly because of Pure Water expenses, the San Diego City Council is scheduled Tuesday to approve raising water rates more than 60% over four years and sewer rates more than 30% during that time frame.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, our city must have transparent budgeting that not only meets the one-year requirement by charter but also projects our budget for an entire term, including future liabilities and city operations.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cagle also filed for bankruptcy protection in 2011, claiming $143,800 of assets and nearly $451,128 in liabilities.—
Polly DeFrank,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
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The chip's only drawbacks are its limited gains versus the more basic 9950X and its somewhat niche gaming specialities.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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The researchers hope to develop a version that's safe, pleasant-tasting and suitable for large-scale production, without the drawbacks of current treatments like tooth staining, tartar buildup and taste changes in the mouth.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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These candid and thoughtful conversations about potential scenarios and solutions allow partners to get on the same page and build healthy habits for the long run that can ultimately avoid the detriments of a divorce.—
Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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While many investors understand the risks associated with aggressive investing, few realize the long-term detriments that come with an overly conservative portfolio, especially when preparing for retirement.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Halloween’s history, from tricks to treats Halloween is rooted in the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, marking the harvest and coming winter – and few know the shortcomings of the cold more than Minnesotans.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Various studies have proved that popular commercial VPNs have alarming shortcomings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arne Slot’s team were vulnerable after three successive losses.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chaparro also noted that bitcoin and ether suffered less losses compared to alternative crypto-assets in this month’s massive liquidation event.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mysterious Skin was digitally restored by the Academy Film Archive and UCLA Film & Television Archive in conjunction with Sundance Institute in 4K from the original 35 mm A/B camera negatives and original sound elements.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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In his shame, Panahi went to the lab, stole the negatives and destroyed them.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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