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disabilities

NOUN

disadvantage, restriction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailment defect impairment infirmity injury

STRONG

affliction detriment disqualification drawback inability incapacity incompetency inexperience invalidity lack unfitness weakness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

health strength

STRONG

ability advantage benefit extra help

WEAK

fitness

Example Sentences

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Advocacy groups have reported cases where assisted dying has been offered to people with disabilities by healthcare or support workers without the patient requesting it themselves.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

For example, funding for services to students with disabilities is 43% higher than in the 2025 budget, according to the governor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Biosphere's Dnipro plant employs 19 veterans but wants government support to take on former soldiers and civilians with disabilities.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Breaking down jobs within healthcare and social assistance, some of California’s biggest growth came from mental health practitioners and occupations that work with elderly people and people with disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

His physical disabilities alone would have ensured his dependent role; for his skin was unable to stand the sun, and the light affected his eyes.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya