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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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Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development.Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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For consumers looking to change travel plans or recoup travel expenses, much will depend upon the airline, itinerary and, in some cases, whether a travel insurance policy was purchased.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Total assets for the union increased 17% to $418 million, while liabilities rose 28% to $318 million, including $226 million owed to players from revenue generated by the union’s licensing arm, THINK450.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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This increases liabilities on the balance sheet but reduces actual cash flow, creating a liquidity gap.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 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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This method does have its drawbacks.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And those three or four starters make a big difference on a team with myriad shortcomings.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, the shortcomings of Schoen have come with the roster’s development.Tyler Small, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Trail Blazers’ heavy losses on the court and sweeping changes throughout a once-proud organization are starting to wear on the 25-year-old guard.Jason Quick, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Fox perimeter foul on a 3-point shooter, leading to three should-be wins turning into losses during a catastrophic 0-5 homestand.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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As Your Resolution Guru The upsides of using generative AI for resolutions must be balanced against the downsides.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 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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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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