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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
What are some disadvantages of a charge card?
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
More public information is beneficial about the advantages and disadvantages of natural grass sod versus artificial turf.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Scientists have indeed called for more research, but Kennedy’s assertion was nevertheless false; in fact, data has indicated that trans women may face significant disadvantages in some athletic metrics, like oxygen consumption, compared to their cis peers.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Each also has its advantages and disadvantages from a taxation perspective.
—Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
What are the disadvantages of listening to music while studying?
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This can lead to long-term economic disadvantages for these populations.
—Kevin Ali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The handling The Traverse grew for its latest generation, which brings advantages like cargo and passenger space, but disadvantages as well, mostly in the handling department.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The disadvantages include corrosion from the reactive uranium compounds which rapidly eats away metal reactor walls, and low power output compared to reactor other designs.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
More public information is beneficial about the advantages and disadvantages of natural grass sod versus artificial turf.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Scientists have indeed called for more research, but Kennedy’s assertion was nevertheless false; in fact, data has indicated that trans women may face significant disadvantages in some athletic metrics, like oxygen consumption, compared to their cis peers.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Each also has its advantages and disadvantages from a taxation perspective.
—Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
What are the disadvantages of listening to music while studying?
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This can lead to long-term economic disadvantages for these populations.
—Kevin Ali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The handling The Traverse grew for its latest generation, which brings advantages like cargo and passenger space, but disadvantages as well, mostly in the handling department.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The disadvantages include corrosion from the reactive uranium compounds which rapidly eats away metal reactor walls, and low power output compared to reactor other designs.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company had liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the filing.Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The union also says hundreds of active unfair labor practice charges are in effect and that liabilities of more than $100 million are outstanding.William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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This method does have its drawbacks.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some drawbacks to having a charge card could be higher credit score requirements, larger annual fees, and not being able to carry a balance.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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The road ahead presents two distinct futures—one that perpetuates the shortcomings of the past and another that embraces innovation and precision.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their four losses this season have come against the Lions (twice), Eagles and Vikings, while their best wins have come against the Rams and Texans.Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Cavaliers jumped out to 15 straight wins to begin the year and have kept up that pace even with four losses on the year.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The exposure hasn’t come without its downsides, though.Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Those downsides are pretty hefty.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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