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
Bruce, lacking his primary weapon — the powerful hooked upper beak kea typically use for biting — should have been at a profound disadvantage.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Far too often, first-time homebuyers are at a disadvantage compared to other buyers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Philly, meanwhile, will be playing at a significant disadvantage as Joel Embiid sits while recovering from an emergency appendectomy.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Being inside the Vatican bubble has journalistic advantages and disadvantages.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Far too often, first-time homebuyers are at a disadvantage compared to other buyers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Philly, meanwhile, will be playing at a significant disadvantage as Joel Embiid sits while recovering from an emergency appendectomy.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Being inside the Vatican bubble has journalistic advantages and disadvantages.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantage
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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Fuel is one of the largest expenses for airlines.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The growth in units outpaced Amazon’s fulfillment expenses, which grew 9 percent year over year, as well as outbound shipping costs, which were up 12 percent.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Political observers think Talarico could surge to the fore in the primary despite, or perhaps because of, his outsider status.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Using that unscientific tool to gauge his Texas Rangers, the club after the first month of the season remains unchanged despites many changes: Average, and a stunning disappointment.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Aug. 2025
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That being the case, it’s already devolved into a circus just days into the case, with the erratic Musk emerging as a key liability in his own proceedings.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hospitals that neglect to provide certain standards of care, such as protein shakes to treat malnutrition or an unhealthy weight loss, could open themselves up to possible legal liability.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In corresponding moves, left-hander Charlie Barnes and right-hander Yacksel Ríos were called up from Triple-A Iowa and right-hander Vince Velasquez, who threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings in Saturday’s loss, was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Ríos.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Saturday’s defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur was markedly less depressing than the losses in the previous two games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Disadvantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantage. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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