1
as in handicap
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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2
as in expense
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 disadvantage
Next, Trump sharply criticized tariffs and other trade barriers erected by Canada that put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage when seeking to reach Canadian shoppers.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 July 2025
At a Cabinet meeting to highlight his administration's accomplishments, Trump then ticked off advantages and disadvantages for other candidates.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Despite this apparent disadvantage, Trump easily dismantled a crowded field of experienced Republican opponents.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Walking away entirely from UNEP would put us at a disadvantage.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 July 2025
At a Cabinet meeting to highlight his administration's accomplishments, Trump then ticked off advantages and disadvantages for other candidates.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Despite this apparent disadvantage, Trump easily dismantled a crowded field of experienced Republican opponents.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Walking away entirely from UNEP would put us at a disadvantage.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantage
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The main drawback was a 45-minute commute each way between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz three days a week.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The biggest drawback to Edmundson is the impact on Medicaid and other health care programs.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 July 2025
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Despite the fact that the age of female winners has been steadily increasing in the last despite, the average female Oscar winner is 39 years old, according to a Sky News 2023 report—almost a decade younger than the average male winner at 47.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2023
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Westbrook recently scored a triple-double despite shooting 7-for-27 from the floor.—
Bruce Jenkins,
SFChronicle.com,
7 Dec. 2019
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The Michigan corporate tax is based on federal tax liability, so measures that reduce corporate tax liability federally can impact the state.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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By shedding excess or nonfunctional assets, businesses can reduce their long-term tax liabilities while also improving their balance sheet and operational efficiency.—
Albert Golukhov,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Analysts predict further job losses in the auto industry if the tariff policy continues.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Now, with the Airbnb officially canceled, Friend A insisted she should be held fully responsible for the loss.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Disadvantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantage. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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